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Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act

USA119th CongressHR-4585| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)David J. Taylor (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes the Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program to significantly enhance transportation infrastructure crucial for the agricultural sector. The program's primary goals include improving first- and last-mile access to farms and facilities involved in producing, supplying, storing, and transporting agricultural inputs and products. It also seeks to reduce the prevalence of weight-limited bridges and capacity-limited local roads and rural minor collectors, thereby bolstering the safety, resiliency, and efficiency of these vital routes for a strong agricultural sector and vibrant rural economy. Funds from this program can be obligated for projects on local or rural minor collector roads, specifically for replacing or rehabilitating bridges to eliminate weight restrictions. Eligible projects also include those that improve highway or bridge access to farms, agricultural facilities, or other facilities supporting rural economies. Additionally, the program supports general highway safety improvements, including those on high-risk rural roads, with the federal government covering up to 90 percent of project costs. The bill amends existing law to apportion dedicated funds for this new program.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act

USA119th CongressHR-4585| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This bill establishes the Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program to significantly enhance transportation infrastructure crucial for the agricultural sector. The program's primary goals include improving first- and last-mile access to farms and facilities involved in producing, supplying, storing, and transporting agricultural inputs and products. It also seeks to reduce the prevalence of weight-limited bridges and capacity-limited local roads and rural minor collectors, thereby bolstering the safety, resiliency, and efficiency of these vital routes for a strong agricultural sector and vibrant rural economy. Funds from this program can be obligated for projects on local or rural minor collector roads, specifically for replacing or rehabilitating bridges to eliminate weight restrictions. Eligible projects also include those that improve highway or bridge access to farms, agricultural facilities, or other facilities supporting rural economies. Additionally, the program supports general highway safety improvements, including those on high-risk rural roads, with the federal government covering up to 90 percent of project costs. The bill amends existing law to apportion dedicated funds for this new program.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)David J. Taylor (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted