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Senate Committee Approves FY 2026 THUD Appropriations Act

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The Senate Committee on Appropriations approved the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act by a vote of 27-1, providing critical investments in America's infrastructure, aviation safety, and affordable housing. The measure includes $99.8 billion in nondefense funding and $400 million in defense funding, with a focus on modernizing air traffic control systems, improving airports, roads, and bridges, and supporting programs to address homelessness, especially for youth. The legislation also maintains existing rental assistance for over 4.6 million households and supports programs to tackle homelessness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FY 2026 THUD Appropriations Act provides $99.8 billion in nondefense funding and $400 million in defense funding.
  • The measure includes $400 million in defense funding for modernizing air traffic control systems and improving airports.
  • The bill maintains existing rental assistance for over 4.6 million households and supports programs to tackle homelessness, especially for youth.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will receive $22 billion, including funding for new air traffic controllers, modernizing outdated systems, and prioritizing investments to improve aviation safety.
  • The Federal Highway Administration will receive $63.3 billion, including funding for a competitive Rural Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation program, high-priority Tribal transportation projects, and the National Scenic Byways Program.
  • The Federal Railroad Administration will receive $2.9 billion, including funding for Amtrak, railroad trespass prevention, and positive train control support.
  • The Federal Transit Administration will receive $16.8 billion, including funding for the Capital Investment Grants program, bus and bus facilities program, and ferry program.
  • The Maritime Administration will receive $874 million, including funding for the Port Infrastructure Development Program, Assistance to Small Shipyards Grants, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will receive $73.3 billion, including funding for rental assistance, self-sufficiency support, and economic and community development programs.

Statistics:

  • $400 million: defense funding for modernizing air traffic control systems and improving airports.
  • $99.8 billion: nondefense funding for the FY 2026 THUD Appropriations Act.
  • $22 billion: FAA funding, including new air traffic controllers, modernizing outdated systems, and prioritizing aviation safety.
  • $63.3 billion: Federal Highway Administration funding, including rural bridge repair, Tribal transportation projects, and National Scenic Byways Program.
  • $2.9 billion: Federal Railroad Administration funding, including Amtrak, railroad trespass prevention, and positive train control support.
  • $16.8 billion: Federal Transit Administration funding, including Capital Investment Grants, bus and bus facilities program, and ferry program.
  • $874 million: Maritime Administration funding, including Port Infrastructure Development Program, Assistance to Small Shipyards Grants, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
  • $73.3 billion: HUD funding, including rental assistance, self-sufficiency support, and economic and community development programs.

Sources:

  • U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations

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