A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "REPAIR Infrastructure Act," seeks to reauthorize and improve the reconnecting communities program. It authorizes $3,000,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to fund the REPAIR infrastructure program. The funding is divided into $750,000,000 for planning grants and $2,250,000,000 for capital construction grants. The act updates selection criteria to prioritize projects that promote affordable transportation, community participation, and economic stability. It also defines "divisive roadway infrastructure" and establishes specific restrictions on how grant funds can be used.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides assistance for renters and focuses on improving access to economic opportunities for underserved communities.
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill specifically prioritizes increasing safe mobility and connectivity for people with disabilities.
- Scored +6
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?
The bill prioritizes transportation options that increase safe mobility and connectivity for people with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Mobility and Access: The bill promotes the creation of new or improved affordable transportation options to increase safe mobility for all, including people with disabilities, to help them access jobs, healthcare, schools, and parks (Section 2(b)(1)(iv)).
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Community Stability: The selection criteria include mechanisms to preserve affordability and prevent the displacement of existing residents through assistance for renters, legacy homeowners, and small businesses (Section 2(b)(1)(vi)).
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Economic Opportunity: Projects are encouraged to create economically thriving communities by providing transportation choices that allow individuals to move freely and access opportunities (Section 2(b)(1)(iv)).
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Community Engagement: The bill prioritizes applications that demonstrate robust community participation plans and formal partnerships with local organizations (Section 2(b)(1)(v)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Highway Expansion: Grant funds from the REPAIR infrastructure program may not be used for projects that increase the number of travel lanes on an existing highway (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides assistance for renters and focuses on improving access to economic opportunities for underserved communities. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill specifically prioritizes increasing safe mobility and connectivity for people with disabilities. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions to assist small businesses and prevent displacement. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill focuses on urban connectivity and preventing displacement in dense communities. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides funding to mitigate economic and physical barriers in underserved areas. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill aims to redress historic barriers in underserved communities. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill promotes community stability and economic activity through improved transportation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill prioritizes transportation options that increase safe mobility and connectivity for people with disabilities. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill encourages the expansion of affordable housing and assistance for renters to prevent displacement. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill targets underserved communities to redress historic economic and physical barriers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill includes selection criteria that provide assistance for small businesses to prevent displacement. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds infrastructure projects designed to promote economic activity and connectivity to jobs.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill funds projects to create new or improved affordable transportation options.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
John MannionDemocrat · New York