# Plain Language Summary: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill is Congress's annual spending plan for transportation, housing, and urban development programs for the year 2026. Think of it as a budget that decides how much money goes to different agencies and programs that affect how you get around, where you live, and the condition of your community. The bill determines funding levels for major agencies like the Department of Transportation (which oversees highways, public transit, and airports), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (which handles affordable housing and community development), and related agencies.

The specific impacts depend on what funding levels Congress ultimately approves. Generally, this type of bill affects things like road and bridge maintenance, public transportation systems in your city, airport operations, and programs that help people afford housing. If funding increases, you might see improvements to local transit systems, better-maintained highways, or expanded affordable housing programs. If funding decreases, communities might face reduced bus and train service, delayed infrastructure repairs, or fewer resources for housing assistance programs. The bill also typically includes rules about how these agencies can spend their money and what projects they must prioritize.

Without seeing the detailed provisions in the bill, the main takeaway is that this legislation directly influences the quality and availability of transportation options in your area and housing assistance programs in your community. It's the kind of bill that affects everyday life—from whether your local bus system runs efficiently to whether housing programs can help people in need.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Womack, Steve

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies.The bill provides appropriations to DOT for<ul><li>the Office of the Secretary,</li><li>the Federal Aviation Administration,</li><li>the Federal Highway Administration,</li><li>the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,</li><li>the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,</li><li>the Federal Railroad Administration,</li><li>the Federal Transit Administration,</li><li>the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation,</li><li>the Maritime Administration,</li><li>the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and</li><li>the Office of Inspector General.</li></ul>The bill provides appropriations to HUD for<ul><li>Management and Administration,</li><li>Public and Indian Housing,</li><li>Community Planning and Development,</li><li>Housing Programs,</li><li>the Federal Housing Administration,</li><li>the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae),</li><li>Policy Development and Research,</li><li>Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity,</li><li>the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes,</li><li>the Information Technology Fund, and</li><li>the Office of Inspector General.</li></ul>The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including<ul><li>the Access Board,</li><li>the Federal Maritime Commission,</li><li>the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General,</li><li>the National Transportation Safety Board,</li><li>the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, and</li><li>the Surface Transportation Board.</li></ul>Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.