Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021

Bill 117 hr 4314, also known as the Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of equitable distribution of federal highway funds among states. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 15, 2021.

The main provisions of the bill include establishing a formula for allocating highway funds that takes into account factors such as population, road miles, and vehicle miles traveled in each state. This formula is designed to ensure that states with higher transportation needs receive a fair share of federal funding.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing transparency and accountability in the allocation of highway funds. It requires states to report on how they are using federal funds and to demonstrate that they are meeting performance targets for their transportation infrastructure. Overall, the Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2021 seeks to promote fairness and efficiency in the distribution of federal highway funds, ultimately improving the quality of transportation infrastructure across the country. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support.