Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies – Member Day

The House Appropriations Committee's Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee held a Member Day hearing on March 26, 2026, to discuss fiscal year 2027 funding priorities. Members testified on critical infrastructure and community projects, emphasizing the need for increased and sustained appropriations for transportation infrastructure, affordable housing, and community development programs. Representative Manion highlighted the importance of restoring rescinded funding for the I-81 Viaduct replacement project in Syracuse, New York, and requested increased funding for the DOT's Reconnecting Communities program. Representative Van Drew requested robust funding for the FAA Technical Center and several community projects in New Jersey, including airport improvements and flood mitigation. Representative Hageman focused on trucking safety in Wyoming, urging continued enforcement of English proficiency standards for commercial drivers and funding to combat chameleon carriers. Representative Ramirez emphasized the urgent need for affordable housing investments in Illinois, opposing policy changes that would restrict housing assistance to families with mixed immigration status. Representative Stansberry outlined community project funding requests in New Mexico, including housing, behavioral health, food security, irrigation infrastructure, and veterans' transit programs. The subcommittee members acknowledged these priorities and expressed commitment to addressing housing affordability, infrastructure needs, and community stability within budget constraints. The hearing included discussions on funding allocations, project eligibility, and the importance of local and state matching funds for community projects.