REPAIR Infrastructure Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
In Committee
Summary
Would reauthorize and expand the REPAIR infrastructure program to fund community‑centered restorative transportation projects. It would broaden which federal highway programs can pay for these projects and set new community‑focused selection rules.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal REPAIR funding boost
If enacted, the bill would authorize $3 billion per year for REPAIR for each fiscal year 2027 through 2031. Each year $750 million would be for planning grants and $2.25 billion for construction grants. The money would be treated like apportioned Highway Trust Fund funds and would remain available until spent.
More programs can fund REPAIR
If enacted, the bill would let many federal highway programs pay for projects eligible under the REPAIR infrastructure program. Programs named include the National Highway Performance Program, the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, and several others. This would open more funding paths for REPAIR projects once the bill is enacted.
Rename and extend REPAIR program
If enacted, the bill would rename the old "reconnecting communities pilot" to the "REPAIR infrastructure" program and remove the word "pilot." It would also change the program's authorization years from 2022–2026 to 2027–2031 and update the table of contents to match.
Safety program targets divisive roads
If enacted, the bill would define "divisive roadway infrastructure" as highways and bridges that block neighborhood connections, like limited access highways and viaducts. It would add REPAIR-eligible projects to the Highway Safety Improvement Program and require HSIP to assess the impacts of divisive roads on communities.
Stronger equity rules for grants
If enacted, the bill would change how REPAIR planning and construction grants are chosen. Applicants would need to show partner funding, signed commitment letters, and budgets. Planning grants would be judged on affordable transportation access, anti-displacement steps, community participation, and measures like community land trusts and renter or homeowner assistance. Applicants could report local land‑use measures such as shares of land that allow duplexes, triplexes, or have no parking minimums.
Carbon funds prioritized for REPAIR
If enacted, the bill would let the Secretary certify States that cut transportation emissions per person and per unit of economic output. If a State is certified, it would have to first use Carbon Reduction Program funds apportioned under section 104(b)(7) for REPAIR-eligible projects, including projects that received REPAIR planning grants. Only leftover funds could be used for other eligible projects.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
NY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
AL • D
Sponsored 12/11/2025
Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
PA • D
Sponsored 12/15/2025
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
PA • D
Sponsored 12/17/2025
Mannion
NY • D
Sponsored 2/25/2026
Roll Call Votes
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