Bills · HR 4643
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4643Transportation and Public Works
Business Uninterrupted Monetary Program Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because major infrastructure projects, while beneficial in the long run, often cause significant temporary disruptions for local businesses and communities. Construction can block access, reduce foot traffic, and create noise or dust, leading to substantial financial losses for nearby shops, restaurants, and services. Currently, many businesses bear these costs entirely, which can lead to closures and job losses in the affected areas.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a dedicated mechanism to offset some of those negative impacts, providing a financial safety net for businesses during the construction phase. This could help maintain local economic stability, preserve jobs, and ensure that community businesses can survive the temporary hardships of development. Without it, the current situation would continue, where businesses are largely left to fend for themselves against the economic strains of public works projects, potentially undermining the very communities these projects aim to serve.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires project sponsors receiving federal grants for large transit or highway projects ($100M+) to establish a Business Uninterrupted Monetary Program Fund (BUMP Fund).
This provision creates the core mechanism for supporting businesses impacted by construction, making it a mandatory part of certain large federal projects.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that BUMP Funds provide financial assistance to private businesses and non-profits negatively impacted by project-related interruptions.
This ensures that the purpose of the fund is to directly aid affected local entities, helping them mitigate losses during construction.
PROVISION 03
Allows contributions to a BUMP Fund to count towards the non-Federal (local) share of project costs, with specific limits and determination processes.
This provision clarifies how the fund is financed and integrated into project budgets, potentially making it easier for local sponsors to meet their funding requirements.
PROVISION 04
Empowers the Secretary of Transportation to waive or alter the BUMP Fund contribution requirement under specific conditions, such as an existing equivalent program or minimal expected interruption.
This adds flexibility, preventing unnecessary administrative burdens if a project is unlikely to cause disruptions or if a sponsor already has a system in place.
PROVISION 05
Specifies that any unused BUMP Funds can be repurposed for other project operating expenses, enhancements, or returned to the grant recipient after project completion.
This addresses the efficient use of public funds, ensuring that money not needed for business compensation can still be utilized for related public purposes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUL 24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
JUL 23
Introduced in House
JUL 23
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4643
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
House BillHR 4643Transportation and Public Works
Business Uninterrupted Monetary Program Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 24, 2025
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READING
12 min
COSPONSORS
1
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