Full Committee Markup (February 11, 2026)

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans convened to consider several key legislative items focused on environmental protection, economic development, and federal infrastructure management. They discussed HR 7376, the Local Waters Protection Act, which reauthorizes EPA grants to states for managing non-point source water pollution, emphasizing the importance of local efforts in restoring water bodies. The committee also reviewed HR 7342, the Made in America Jobs Act of 2026, aimed at expanding Economic Development Administration grants to support reshoring manufacturing jobs in economically distressed communities, thereby promoting job growth and economic revitalization. Additionally, HR 7388, the Smart Space Act of 2026, was considered to encourage the General Services Administration to explore alternative financing methods, including public-private partnerships, for federal building projects to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The meeting concluded with the consideration of House Concurrent Resolution 73, authorizing the use of Capitol grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, honoring law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. Throughout the meeting, members debated the merits and fiscal implications of these initiatives, highlighting bipartisan support for environmental and economic development programs while expressing concerns about regulatory impacts and government spending.