Clear the ROADS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
In Committee
Summary
Ties federal highway funding to state bans on reckless roadway blockages. This bill would withhold 10% of certain Federal-aid highway apportionments from states that do not make "reasonable efforts" to prohibit non-government individuals from knowingly and recklessly obstructing lawful vehicle travel in ways that endanger public safety.
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- States: Could lose 10% of specific federal highway apportionments each October 1 unless the Secretary of Transportation certifies the state has taken the required steps to prohibit dangerous obstructions.
- Drivers and the traveling public: Pushes states to adopt rules aimed at reducing hazardous blockages on Federal-aid highways that threaten safety or health.
- Individuals who block roadways: Targets people not performing government work who knowingly and recklessly obstruct lawful vehicle transportation by requiring states to prohibit that conduct.
- U.S. Department of Transportation: Would add a new Section 180 to Title 23 and require the Secretary to issue implementing regulations within 180 days to carry out the withholding and certification process.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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States risk 10% highway funds without anti-blocking rules
If enacted, DOT could withhold 10% of a state’s federal highway formula funds each October 1. That would happen unless DOT certifies the state made reasonable efforts to stop private individuals from knowingly and recklessly blocking traffic on Federal‑aid highways in ways that endanger safety or health. Withholding would start on the first October 1 after DOT issues rules or after the state’s next legislative session, whichever is later. DOT would have 180 days after enactment to issue those rules. This could improve safety but could cut money for state road projects if a state is not certified.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
MI • R
Cosponsors
Kustoff
TN • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
MI • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
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