The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has announced hearings aimed at achieving a bipartisan, multi-year surface transportation reauthorization.
Multi-year surface transportation authorizations enable state agencies and local governments to plan and execute long-term infrastructure projects with reliability and foresight, avoiding disruptions caused by short-term patches. According to the American Public Transportation Association (AMPO), the upcoming reauthorization process is viewed as critical for maintaining economic momentum and national resilience. With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) set to expire on September 30, 2026, this reauthorization presents a pivotal opportunity to align resources with long-term, strategic infrastructure needs.
The IIJA, which encompasses the current surface transportation authorization, is structured to fund highways, transit, and rail through fiscal year 2026. Civil and transportation professionals, including members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), emphasize the urgency of sustaining or exceeding IIJA funding levels in the next authorization to preserve progress on critical infrastructure projects. At ASCE’s Solutions Summit in March 2025, Representative Sam Graves—chairing the relevant committee—called reauthorization “the biggest priority,” reflecting widespread sector consensus.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is a standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for overseeing all aspects of surface transportation policy, including highways, transit systems, and rail infrastructure. Its jurisdiction spans authorization, oversight, and legislation development, making it central to shaping national transportation priorities.
