Congress would authorize billions for roads, bridges, transit, and rail, and add a new EV fee.
This bill would set aside billions of dollars for federal transportation programs from 2027 to 2031, covering highways, bridges, public transit, and railroads. It would also create a new annual registration fee for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The bill aims to improve safety, streamline project approvals, and modernize infrastructure across the country.
Today, there is no federal annual registration fee for electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. After this bill, owners of these vehicles would pay a new yearly fee to help fund the Highway Trust Fund. Currently, federal transportation funding is authorized under existing laws; this bill would update and extend those authorizations with new funding levels and program changes for the next five years.
HR 8870 · 119th Congress · May 19, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 7/10
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