What does Preamble of Highway Formula Fairness Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To modify a provision relating to adjustments of certain State apportionments for Federal highway programs, and for other purposes,' aims to modify a provision concerning State apportionments for Federal highway programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Highway Formula Fairness Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Highway Formula Fairness Act'.

What does ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN STATE APPORTIONMENT AMOUNTS. of Highway Formula Fairness Act do?

This section amends Section 104 of Title 23, United States Code, to modify the calculation of state apportionment amounts for several federal highway programs. For fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years, a state's initial apportionment amount will be based on the proportion of apportionments it received in fiscal year 2012 compared to all states. The initial amounts are then adjusted to ensure each state receives at least 95% of a percentage derived from the state's highway user tax payments into the Highway Trust Fund relative to all states. The Secretary is required to apportion funds for programs including the National Highway Performance Program, Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, and others, according to the established calculation. The applicable percentage is determined by dividing a state's estimated tax payments attributable to highway users by the total estimated tax payments from all states.

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Highway Formula Fairness Act

Last updated: 3/3/2026 · Introduced: 3/3/2026

Author: Ted Cruz (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill modifies the formula used to distribute federal highway funds to states, basing initial apportionments on a state's share of funds received in 2012.
The formula ensures each state receives at least 95% of a percentage based on its highway user tax payments into the Highway Trust Fund relative to all states.
The Secretary of Transportation must apportion funds for specific highway programs, such as the National Highway Performance Program and Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, according to this revised calculation.

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