United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 2804 — Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2019

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2019 This bill revises the methodology for apportioning federal highway funds among states for each of FY2020-FY2022. Specifically, the bill adjusts each state's apportionment based not only on certain tax payments attributable to highway users in the state, but also on other federal taxes collected in the state relative to such taxes collected in all states. The bill also caps the apportionment that each state may receive.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the calculation of apportionments to States for highway funds to guarantee a minimum funding level based on tax contributions.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    The initial amounts. → (i) General rule.--Except as provided in clause (ii), the initial amounts.

    The initial amounts calculation now includes a general rule format.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (ii) Special rule for fiscal years 2020 through 2022.--

    Introduces a special rule ensuring minimum apportionment for certain fiscal years.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    In general.--Notwithstanding clause (i), for each of fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022, the initial amounts resulting from the calculation under subparagraph (A) shall be adjusted to ensure that each State receives an aggregate apportionment equal to at least 95 percent, but not more than 105 percent, of the sum of--

    Provides a formula to ensure States receive sufficient funding based on tax payments.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (aa) the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the State paid into the Highway Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; plus

    Includes estimated tax payments as a basis for calculating State highway fund allocations.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (bb) an amount which bears the same ratio to the General Fund transfer amount for the applicable fiscal year as--

    Adds a ratio-based component related to General Fund transfers to the apportionment formula.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (AA) the aggregate of amounts collected in such State under the Federal internal revenue laws (other than the taxes and penalties described in section 9503(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available; bears to

    Specifies the collection of Federal revenues in the State as part of the funding ratio.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (BB) the aggregate of amounts collected in all States under such Federal internal revenue laws in such fiscal year.

    Defines the overall reference for comparing State and national revenue collections.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (II) Total apportionment.--After the adjustment described in subclause (I), the amount for each State determined under this subsection for each of fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022 shall be adjusted by a single multiplicative factor to ensure that the total amount apportioned will not be affected by this clause.

    Ensures the adjustments do not alter the total funding pool available for apportionment.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (III) General fund transfer amount defined.--In this clause, the term `General Fund transfer amount' means, for a fiscal year, the product obtained by multiplying the amount identified in section 9503(f)(8)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by the proportion that--

    Defines the term for clarity in relation to the adjustments made to apportionments.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (aa) the amount authorized for appropriation under section 1101(a)(1) of the FAST Act for that fiscal year; bears to

    Integrates specific appropriations into the calculation methodology for equity.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 104(c)(1)(B)

    (bb) the aggregate amount authorized for appropriation under section 1101(a)(1) of the FAST Act for fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022.

    Establishes a comprehensive frame of reference for yearly funding allocations.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2804 do?
Fair Allocation of Highway Funds Act of 2019 This bill revises the methodology for apportioning federal highway funds among states for each of FY2020-FY2022. Specifically, the bill adjusts each state's apportionment based not only on certain tax payments attributable to highway users in the state, but also on other federal taxes collected in the state relative to such taxes collected in all states. The bill also caps the apportionment that each state may receive.
Who sponsors HR 2804?
HR 2804 is sponsored by Foster, Bill (Democratic) and Kustoff, David (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2804?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2804?
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