The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has passed a budget reconciliation proposal with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07). The plan aims to save taxpayers over $10 billion while modernizing air traffic control systems and supporting national security initiatives aligned with President Trump’s agenda.
Congressman Rouzer commented, “By passing this budget reconciliation proposal, Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are taking crucial steps to help deliver the President’s America First agenda. This package provides historic funding for the U.S. Coast Guard to help keep our nation safe and modernizes our air traffic control systems, which is much needed.” He further stated, “In addition to making these historic investments, we bolster the Highway Trust Fund by placing an annual user fee on electric vehicles and hybrids so that all vehicles traveling our roads and bridges contribute their fair share. This is a win for our transportation infrastructure necessary to better address current and future transportation needs.”
The proposal includes several key investment provisions:
1. Funding for U.S. Coast Guard missions focused on national security and preventing illegal drugs and migrants from crossing maritime borders.
2. Investments aimed at improving the safety and reliability of America’s air traffic control system.
3. Rescinding unobligated funds and eliminating seven Green New Deal-style programs established under the Inflation Reduction Act.
4. Introducing a $250 annual registration fee for electric vehicles to ensure they contribute to the Highway Trust Fund.
