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House committee clears $580B highway bill with rail safety, EV fees

A $580 billion transportation measure cleared a House committee and could reach the floor for a vote as soon as June, with provisions on rail safety and EV fees.

Published May 22, 2026, 4:11 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A long-awaited $580 billion bill to fund U.S. highways and transportation infrastructure cleared a House committee and is on track to reach the U.S. House floor for a vote as soon as June. The legislation includes provisions related to rail safety and fees tied to electric vehicles.