highway and transit fund
Coverage of highway and transit fund in the Nexus archive.
- Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law
A bipartisan deal in the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee freezes the Trump administration's proposed rule on federal grants until December 11, extends highway and transit funding, and avoids a government shutdown. The agreement includes adjustments for programs like WIC and the Disaster Relief Fund, blocking controversial House provisions.
- Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law
A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal keeps federal funding steady until Dec. 11, pauses a Trump administration proposal to alter federal grant criteria, and extends highway and transit funding. The agreement avoids a government shutdown and includes adjustments for programs like WIC and disaster relief, while excluding contentious provisions.