What does Preamble of Tribal Roads Improvement Act do?

This bill aims to remove certain limitations related to road grading within Tribal transportation programs. The bill also directs a study of the impacts resulting from the removal of these limitations. The bill is formally titled 'To remove certain limitations with respect to road grading under Tribal transportation programs and study the impacts of such removal, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tribal Roads Improvement Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Tribal Roads Improvement Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Tribal Roads Improvement Act do?

This section outlines findings related to the condition of roads on or accessing Tribal lands. Approximately 160,000 miles of roads exist on or provide access to Tribal lands, with 65 percent in poor or failing condition. Inadequate road grading contributes to vehicle damage, emergency response delays, reduced economic development, and isolation of Tribal communities. Poor road conditions negatively impact access to healthcare, education, employment, and essential services for Tribal members. Current Federal funding covers less than 35 percent of identified Tribal road maintenance needs. Tribal governments are capable of managing road grading projects efficiently with adequate resources and regulatory flexibility. Improving Tribal road infrastructure is considered to support Federal trust responsibilities and promote Tribal self-determination.

What does TRIBAL ROAD GRADING. of Tribal Roads Improvement Act do?

This section amends Section 202(a)(8)(A) of title 23, United States Code. The amendment inserts the phrase 'grading and' after the term 'excluding road'.

What does STUDY. of Tribal Roads Improvement Act do?

This section mandates a study by the Secretary of the Interior to assess the impact of removing limitations on Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) road grading funds. The study must determine the number of tribes spending a significant portion of TTP funds or a substantial dollar amount on road grading. The study will also evaluate the number of miles of Tribal roads graded, improvements in road conditions, and impacts on economic development, emergency response, and community access. Tribal satisfaction with the increased flexibility and employment of Tribal members in road grading projects are also to be assessed. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress detailing the study's results and recommendations for supporting Tribal road grading initiatives. The term 'Secretary' is defined as the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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Tribal Roads Improvement Act

Last updated: 4/2/2026 · Introduced: 4/2/2026

Author: Greg Stanton (D-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill modifies federal transportation law to allow Tribal Transportation Programs to use funds for road grading activities.
The bill requires a study by the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate the effects of this change on Tribal roads, economies, and communities.
The study will assess Tribal satisfaction and employment related to road grading projects, and its findings will be reported to Congress.

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