H.R. 8870: BUILD America 250 Act

Introduced May 19, 20265 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sam Graves

Sam Graves

Republican · MO-6

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HR8870 Legislative Journey

4 actions

House: Vote: 62-2

May 22, 2026

62-2

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 2.

House: Committee Action

May 21, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

House: Committee Action

May 20, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

House: Committee Action

May 19, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

About the Sponsor

Sam Graves

Sam Graves

Republican, Missouri's 6th congressional district · 25 years in Congress

Committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services

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Cosponsors (5)

No new cosponsors in 127 days — momentum stalled

This bill has 5 cosponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 5 states: District of Columbia, Florida, North Carolina, and 2 more.

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Committee Sponsors

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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4 of 67 committee members cosponsored

33 Republicans across this committee haven't cosponsored yet. Mobilize their constituents

What laws does H.R. 8870 change?

13 changes

Full Text

Sections Amended

Section 1(b) of such Act

striking the item relating to section 24112

Section 1105(c) of Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-240)

adding at the end the following: ``(103) United States Route 74 from I-26 in the vicinity of Columbus, North Carolina to I-85 in the vicinity of Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Section 11502(f) of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 148 note)

striking ``fiscal years 2022 through 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2027 through 2031''

Section 601(f) of Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-432)

striking ``2030'' and inserting ``2031''

Section 176(c) of Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7506(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``section 5303(i)'' each place it appears and inserting ``section 5331(i)''; and (2) in paragraph (9) by striking ``section 5303(j)'' and inserting ``section 5331(j)''. (e) Grants for Capital Improvements to Prevent Crime in Public Transportation.--Section 40131(f) of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12301)

striking ``section 5321'' and inserting ``section 5351''

Section 24110 of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (23 U.S.C. 402 note)

striking subsection (b)

Sections Repealed

1058 of Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (23 U.S.C. 109 note)

4010 of FAST Act (129 Stat. 1511)

7404 of Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (16 U.S.C. 777g-1)

H.R. 8870 Quick Facts

Cosponsors
5
Rick Larsen
David Rouzer
Daniel Webster
Eleanor Norton
Michael Rulli
Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure
Chamber
House
Policy
Transportation and Public Works
Introduced
May 19, 2026

Committee approved bill for floor consideration (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 2.

May 22, 2026

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