Bills · HR 4585
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4585Transportation and Public Works
Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act
INTRO JUL 22· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it focuses federal attention and resources on a specific type of infrastructure crucial for the nation's food supply and rural economies: agricultural and rural roads. Many rural roads and bridges are older, in poor condition, or not built to handle modern heavy farm equipment and trucks. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to tangible improvements like fewer detours due to weight-limited bridges, smoother rides, and safer routes for agricultural transport, which can reduce costs for farmers and improve market access.
If the bill does not become law, these roads and bridges might continue to deteriorate, potentially increasing transportation costs for farmers, causing delays in getting products to market, and posing safety risks in rural areas. It also means less direct federal support specifically targeted at improving the "first and last mile" connections that are vital for the agricultural sector.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the "Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program" to enhance access to farms and agricultural facilities, reduce weight-limited bridges, and improve the safety and efficiency of local rural roads.
Creates a dedicated funding stream for crucial rural infrastructure, directly impacting agricultural logistics and safety.
PROVISION 02
Specifies eligible projects, including replacing weight-limited bridges, improving first and last-mile access to farms and agricultural facilities, and general highway safety improvements on rural roads.
Ensures funds are used for projects that directly address critical infrastructure needs for the agricultural sector and rural communities.
PROVISION 03
Sets the federal government's share of project costs at a maximum of 90%, meaning states or local entities must cover at least 10% of the cost.
Encourages state and local investment while providing substantial federal support for expensive infrastructure projects.
PROVISION 04
Amends how federal highway funds are apportioned to create a new category for this program (0.536027% of a specific fund pool) and adjusts the percentage for the Carbon Reduction Program.
Reallocates existing federal transportation funds to prioritize agricultural and rural road improvements, indicating a shift in spending focus.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 17
R· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
25
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 47%
DEM 4 REP 13 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUL 23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
JUL 22
Introduced in House
JUL 22
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4585
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025
House BillHR 4585Transportation and Public Works
Agricultural and Rural Road Improvement Program Act
INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
17
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