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White House urges adoption of extra asks for stalled federal highway bill

The administration wants lawmakers to lock in its transportation priorities before an August recess as a funding deadline approaches.

Published Jul 23, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

With about two months until the deadline to renew nationwide transportation funding, the Trump administration is pressing Congress to codify its list of priorities. Officials want lawmakers to agree to the items before they recess in August as the federal highway bill remains stalled.