Bills · HR 8188
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8188Transportation and Public Works
Tribal Roads Improvement Act
This bill allows Tribal governments to use more of their federal transportation funding for road grading and maintenance to improve safety and access on Tribal lands.AI-written
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AI-writtenRemoves federal spending caps on road grading for Tribal nations, allowing them to use more of their transportation funds to smooth and maintain the 160,000 miles of roads on Tribal lands.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenRoad conditions on Tribal lands are a major safety and economic issue; poor roads damage vehicles, delay ambulances during emergencies, and make it harder for people to get to work. Current federal funding only covers about a third of what is actually needed to keep these roads safe. By allowing Tribes to use more of their existing funds for grading, the bill addresses a basic but critical infrastructure need that has been neglected due to technical spending caps.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows Tribal Transportation Program funds to be used for road grading without current restrictive caps.
It gives Tribal leaders the flexibility to prioritize basic road smoothing which is essential for unpaved roads.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the impact of this change within three years.
This ensures the government tracks whether the new flexibility actually results in better road conditions and faster emergency response times.
PROVISION 03
Directs a report to Congress on the study's findings and future recommendations for Tribal road funding.
The report provides a pathway for Congress to see if more funding or different rules are needed in the future.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 3
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
APR 2
Introduced in House
APR 2
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
APR 2
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8188
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 2, 2026
Last actionApr 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2026
House BillHR 8188Transportation and Public Works
Tribal Roads Improvement Act
This bill allows Tribal governments to use more of their federal transportation funding for road grading and maintenance to improve safety and access on Tribal lands.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 2, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2026
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