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Support swells across the aisle for $580B BUILD America 250 Act

A sweeping $580 billion, five-year package for roads, bridges, transit, rail and safety programs faces a committee markup Thursday after 18 months of development.

Published May 20, 2026, 2:19 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The $580 billion BUILD America 250 Act — a five-year plan for roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation and highway and motor carrier safety programs — reaches an 18-month crescendo Thursday with a committee markup. Support has swelled across the aisle as lawmakers weigh the bill's broad infrastructure investments.