Congress passes spending package that includes $86.2B in transportation funding

Dec. 20, 2019

The total funding is $325 million below the FY 2019 enacted level

The U.S. Congress this week passed a spending package that includes $86.2 billion dedicated to transportation funding for the U.S. DOT, which is $325 million below the FY 2019 enacted level.

The overall $1.4 trillion FY 2020 spending package—passed by the House on Dec. 17 and by the Senate on Dec. 19—is expected to be signed into law by President Trump prior to the funding deadline of Friday, Dec. 20. 

According to the Senate Appropriations Committee, the total funding for U.S. DOT includes $24.8 billion in discretionary appropriations and $61.3 billion in obligation limitations. The bill highlights say that funding is prioritized for programs that improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the transportation system.

The FY 2020 bill includes $46.3 billion in obligation limitation from the Highway Trust Fund for the Federal-aid Highways Program, consistent with the FAST Act. It also includes $1 billion for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants.

The legislation also sets aside $2.8 billion for the Federal Railroad Administration, $13 billion for the Federal Transit Administration, $989 million in total budgetary resources for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and $679 million for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

-------

SOURCE: Senate Appropriations Committee

Sponsored Recommendations

The Science Behind Sustainable Concrete Sealing Solutions

Extend the lifespan and durability of any concrete. PoreShield is a USDA BioPreferred product and is approved for residential, commercial, and industrial use. It works great above...

Proven Concrete Protection That’s Safe & Sustainable

Real-life DOT field tests and university researchers have found that PoreShieldTM lasts for 10+ years and extends the life of concrete.

Revolutionizing Concrete Protection - A Sustainable Solution for Lasting Durability

The concrete at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center is subject to several potential sources of damage including livestock biowaste, food/beverage waste, and freeze/thaw...

The Future of Concrete Preservation

PoreShield is a cost-effective, nontoxic alternative to traditional concrete sealers. It works differently, absorbing deep into the concrete pores to block damage from salt ions...