Bills · HR 4552
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4552Transportation programs fundingLicensing and registrations
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRO JUL 21· LAST ACTION JUL 21
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STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it keeps essential parts of the federal government running, specifically those responsible for our nation's transportation and housing. Without this funding, the Department of Transportation wouldn't be able to pay its employees, maintain crucial operations, or fund important programs that impact everything from road maintenance to air travel safety. This means that if the bill doesn't become law, key government services and infrastructure projects could halt or be severely delayed.
Voters should care because it dictates how their tax dollars are spent on things that directly affect their lives, such as the safety of roads and bridges, the efficiency of transportation systems, and the oversight of housing programs. By funding offices like the Office of Civil Rights or the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, it also supports broader societal goals related to equity and economic opportunity. This bill ensures continuity in government functions vital for economic stability and public welfare.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allocates over $204 million for the salaries and expenses of the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Transportation.
This funding ensures the continued operation of the central administrative, legal, and policy-making functions of the Department of Transportation.
PROVISION 02
Appropriates $44.117 million for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, with $10 million specifically for the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Program.
This provision supports innovation in transportation technology and crucial infrastructure safety initiatives through drone inspections.
PROVISION 03
Allows the Secretary of Transportation to transfer funds between different offices within the Office of the Secretary, with congressional approval required for transfers exceeding 7 percent of an office's appropriation.
This provides the Secretary with flexibility to adapt to changing needs while maintaining congressional oversight over significant budgetary shifts.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes up to $2.5 million in user fees to be credited to the Department of Transportation's appropriations.
This allows the department to use revenue generated from specific services to supplement its appropriated funds, potentially reducing reliance on general taxpayer money for those services.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 21
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-212, by Mr. Womack.
JUL 21
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4552
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJul 21, 2025
Last actionJul 21, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025
House BillHR 4552Transportation programs fundingLicensing and registrations
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 21, 2025
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