Senate Passes Funding Package, Extends Highway Programs

The Senate passed a short-term funding package on Aug 9, 2026, extending Highway Trust Fund authority and key highway and transit programs through Dec 11. This avoids funding lapses while giving Congress more time to negotiate long-term transportation funding for fiscal year 2027. The House must now consider the measure....

The Senate passed a short-term funding package on Aug 9, 2026, extending Highway Trust Fund authority and key highway and transit programs through Dec 11. This avoids funding lapses while giving Congress more time to negotiate long-term transportation funding for fiscal year 2027. The House must now consider the measure....