The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has announced the commencement of hearings aimed at advancing a bipartisan, multi-year update to the nation's surface transportation law.
According to experts, long-range surface transportation law authorizations provide essential stability for infrastructure planning. Without these authorizations, states and local agencies may encounter funding uncertainty and project delays. The current authority stems from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which is set to expire on September 30, 2026. Engineers and planners emphasize the importance of seamless reauthorization to maintain project pipelines.
Transportation reauthorization is part of a broader federal policy cycle in which Congress reassesses funding and regulatory frameworks to align with emerging infrastructure needs. The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) highlights that with the IIJA expiration approaching in late 2026, there is a unique opportunity to advance long-term mobility equity and local planning priorities.
Sam Graves, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is a legislative body within the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for shaping national policy governing surface transportation. This includes areas such as highways, transit, rail, and federal infrastructure investment.
