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Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act

USA119th CongressHR-6435| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2026
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes new requirements for "megaprojects," defined as transportation projects with an estimated total cost of $2,500,000,000 or more , or other projects identified by the Secretary. To receive federal financial assistance for construction, recipients must submit a comprehensive risk management plan . This plan details how the recipient will identify, quantify, monitor, and control risks that could lead to cost overruns, project delays, or reduced quality, and requires regular updates on cost estimates and financial reserves. Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of a peer review group for each megaproject, comprising at least five individuals with relevant expertise, to annually review the project's scope, schedule, and budget, and report findings to the Secretary, Congress, and the recipient. To ensure transparency , recipients must publish supervising engineers' information and peer review reports online. Finally, the Secretary of Transportation is directed to arrange for the Transportation Research Board to convene a committee to study megaproject challenges and recommend improvements to funding and oversight.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4608
Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4608
    Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act


  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act

USA119th CongressHR-6435| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2026
This legislation establishes new requirements for "megaprojects," defined as transportation projects with an estimated total cost of $2,500,000,000 or more , or other projects identified by the Secretary. To receive federal financial assistance for construction, recipients must submit a comprehensive risk management plan . This plan details how the recipient will identify, quantify, monitor, and control risks that could lead to cost overruns, project delays, or reduced quality, and requires regular updates on cost estimates and financial reserves. Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of a peer review group for each megaproject, comprising at least five individuals with relevant expertise, to annually review the project's scope, schedule, and budget, and report findings to the Secretary, Congress, and the recipient. To ensure transparency , recipients must publish supervising engineers' information and peer review reports online. Finally, the Secretary of Transportation is directed to arrange for the Transportation Research Board to convene a committee to study megaproject challenges and recommend improvements to funding and oversight.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4608
Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4608
    Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act


  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

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