Bills · HR 5479
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5479Transportation and Public Works
MAP Roads Act
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION SEP 19
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve basic infrastructure data that affects daily life. If this bill becomes law, it could mean more accurate online maps for navigating unfamiliar areas, finding businesses, or even guiding emergency services to someone in need. Many rural county roads are not well-documented in modern digital formats, which can lead to delays for deliveries, confusion for travelers, and critical moments lost for ambulances or fire trucks.
Without this bill, many counties would continue to rely on outdated paper maps or incomplete digital records, perpetuating navigation challenges and potentially hindering economic development and public safety in rural regions. By funding the digitization and centralization of this information, the bill addresses a fundamental gap in public data, making roads more accessible and communities safer and more connected in the digital age.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a pilot grant program for states to digitize county roads and develop publicly accessible road datasets.
This establishes the core mechanism for funding and implementing the modernization of road data across states and counties.
PROVISION 02
States applying for grants must demonstrate a significant deficiency in digitized county roads, the capacity to administer subgrants to counties, and a commitment to coordinating data standards.
These requirements ensure that funding is directed where it's most needed and that states are prepared to manage and coordinate the data modernization effort effectively.
PROVISION 03
Funds can be used by counties to digitize road records, convert old map formats to standardized digital data, and train staff for data creation and conversion.
This specifies how the money can be used at the local level to directly achieve the bill's goals of modernizing road information.
PROVISION 04
Participating states must establish a centralized, publicly accessible website for all collected road data, distinguishing public from private roads, ensuring compatibility with third-party platforms, and updating annually.
This provision is crucial for making the digital road information useful and widely available to the public, mapping companies, and emergency services.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
R· Utah
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
43
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 29%
DEM 6 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSSEP 19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
SEP 18
Introduced in House
SEP 18
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5479
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionSep 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
House BillHR 5479Transportation and Public Works
MAP Roads Act
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 19, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
7
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