Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2027
Jun 5, 2026
Introduced: Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
Introduced: Jun 5, 2026
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This pages provides a high-level overview of this bill. For full list of provisions, line-item appropriations, and specific funding allocations, please view our detailed breakdown.
Summary
Sets the yearly budget for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and other related government groups for the 2027 budget year.
What problem does this solve?
Every year, government departments that manage transportation and housing need money to operate and run their programs. This bill provides the necessary funding for them to continue their work for the 2027 fiscal year.
What does this bill do?
Provides $34 billion for tenant-based rental assistance
Allocates over $34 billion to renew housing vouchers for low-income families, helping them afford rent in private apartments. This includes funds for administrative fees and special-purpose vouchers.
Funds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with $14.1 billion
Appropriates $14.1 billion for FAA operations, covering air traffic control, aviation safety, and airspace modernization efforts to manage the nation's skies.
Allocates $4.1 billion for homeless assistance grants
Provides over $4.1 billion to fund programs that help people experiencing homelessness, including money for emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, and rapid re-housing services.
Sets a $62.6 billion limit for Federal-aid highways
Establishes the total amount of money from the Highway Trust Fund that can be spent on federal highway and road construction programs during the fiscal year.
Provides $18.5 billion for project-based rental assistance
Funds contracts with private landlords to provide affordable housing units. This ensures that existing agreements are renewed and properties remain available to low-income tenants.
Funds public housing with over $7 billion
Allocates $4.6 billion for public housing operations and $2.2 billion for capital repairs and improvements to maintain public housing properties across the country.
Provides $875 million for 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games transit
Allocates funds for transportation assistance, including transit planning, capital projects, and operational support for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic events.
Prohibits funding for a Texas high-speed rail project
Blocks any federal funds from being used for the high-speed rail corridor between Dallas and Houston, previously known as the Texas Central Railway project.
Prohibits funds for enforcing a COVID-19 mask mandate
Prevents the Department of Transportation from using any money to enforce a mask mandate on public transportation in response to the COVID-19 virus.
Blocks HUD from forcing zoning law changes
Prevents the Department of Housing and Urban Development from requiring a grant recipient to make specific changes to its zoning laws under the 'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing' rule.
Rescinds billions in previously approved funding
Permanently cancels or takes back billions of dollars in unspent funds from previous years across various DOT and HUD programs, including highway projects, railroad grants, and housing programs.
Restricts implementation of drunk driving prevention technology
Forbids funding to implement a federal mandate for new cars to have drunk driving prevention technology if it includes features like a remote 'kill switch' or driver data monitoring systems.
Who does this affect?
- Federal transportation and housing agencies
- State and local governments
- Low-income families and individuals receiving housing assistance
- Users of public transportation and highways
What is the real world impact?
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Funds essential government services
Provides the necessary annual funding for federal transportation and housing agencies to operate, maintain infrastructure, and provide assistance to the public, ensuring these critical government functions continue without interruption.
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Directs spending to specific local projects
Includes millions of dollars for specific 'Community Project Funding' items, which are grants for local projects requested by individual members of Congress. This allows members to secure federal money for projects in their home districts.
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Blocks a high-speed rail project in Texas
Includes a provision that specifically forbids any federal money from being used for a high-speed rail project between Dallas and Houston, effectively stopping federal support for this major private infrastructure effort.
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Limits fair housing rules
Prevents the Department of Housing and Urban Development from requiring cities and towns to change their local zoning laws as a condition of receiving grant money. This limits the federal government's ability to push for denser or more varied housing options.
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Restricts new vehicle safety technology
Prohibits the use of funds to require new cars to have technology that prevents drunk driving if that technology includes features like a remote 'kill switch' or tools that monitor and transmit driver data, citing privacy concerns.
When does this start?
The bill provides funding for the fiscal year that runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with different programs having specific start dates.
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Funding
A portion of the funds ($34 billion) becomes available on October 1, 2026, with an additional $4 billion becoming available on October 1, 2027.
Project-Based Rental Assistance Funding
A portion of the funds ($18.5 billion) becomes available on October 1, 2026, with an additional $400 million becoming available on October 1, 2027.
Operating Plan Submission
Each agency funded by the bill must submit a detailed operating plan to Congress no later than 60 days after the bill is enacted.