Committee Approves FY27 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act

June 3, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) said, "America’s outstanding level of mobility and housing affordability has long set our nation apart and represents key components of the American dream. My Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill builds on that reputation of excellence by investing in the modernization of our national airspace system, providing resources to properly maintain and improve our roads, bridges, and railways, and giving vulnerable Americans the resources they need to keep a roof over their heads – setting them up for future success. I thank THUD Ranking Member Jim Clyburn for his partnership on this bill and Chairman Tom Cole for his leadership in swiftly bringing it before the committee for consideration."

Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "America's future will be shaped not only by what we envision, but by what we build. The FY27 THUD bill invests in modernized infrastructure, mobility, and community priorities that will keep our nation moving forward. Whether on our highways, in our ports, across our waterways, or through our skies, the measure reinforces the networks that keep America safely connected and competitive. It further supports local development efforts and assistance for vulnerable Americans, ensuring communities have the resources to grow, adapt, and thrive. As a former mayor, Chairman Womack understands that strong infrastructure and strong communities go hand in hand. His legislation reflects a practical commitment to delivering results that will benefit Americans for generations to come. With this action, we have now advanced nine FY27 appropriations bills, continuing to move both the appropriations process and the nation's priorities forward through regular order."

Subcommittee Chairman Womack's opening remarks are available here.
Chairman Cole's opening remarks are available here.

Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides a total discretionary allocation of $92.224 billion, which is $10.659 billion (10.4%) below the Fiscal Year 2026 enacted level. This level reflects the America First agenda by including responsible levels for housing programs and reprioritizing transportation funding to meet infrastructure needs across the nation.

The legislation provides a non-defense discretionary total of $91.79 billion and a defense discretionary total of $434 million. This bill prioritizes air traffic control infrastructure, controller hiring, and transportation safety while maintaining essential housing assistance for our nation’s most vulnerable.

Key Takeaways

Invests in transportation safety and rebuilds America by:

Keeping our skies safe and helping build a world-class air traffic control system by providing $22.7 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Providing the FAA with resources to hire 2,300 new air traffic controllers and replace dated telecommunication infrastructure.
Redirecting $7.9 billion in wasteful Democrat priorities from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and instead investing those funds in safety, stronger freight movement, and more reliable travel for the traveling public.
Supporting America’s maritime dominance through investments in our maritime workforce and infrastructure.

Supports the Trump Administration and mandate of the American people by:

Upholding America First priorities by guaranteeing that the U.S. has the most modern, safe, and efficient transportation system in the world.
Empowering the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to refocus housing assistance to promote self-sufficiency while maintaining support for America’s most vulnerable – including the elderly and disabled.
Providing dedicated funding to make D.C. safe and beautiful.
Reinforcing President Trump’s executive orders on American security and innovation.
Rebuilding America with more than $6.3 billion in new budget authority for highways, rail, airports, and maritime infrastructure.

Bolsters U.S. national security and border protections by:

Promoting defense readiness capabilities by funding the U.S. Merchant Marines, state Maritime Academies, shipyards, and the strategic sealift programs – including the Cable Security Fleet, Maritime Security Program, and Tanker Security Program.
Supporting America’s vehicle and aircraft manufacturers to ensure global leadership and to counter China’s malign influence.
Maintaining “Buy American” provisions that maximize the federal government’s use of services, goods, products, and materials produced and offered in the United States.
Providing $92 million for new Department of Transportation (DOT) cybersecurity infrastructure initiatives.

Safeguards American taxpayer dollars and preserves core functions by:

Cutting or redirecting $8.7 billion through program eliminations, rescissions, and targeted repurposing, as compared to a Continuing Resolution that would perpetuate Democrat priorities.
Providing funding for agencies’ core mission activities while eliminating and reducing wasteful programs.

A summary of the bill is available here.

During the markup, Committee Republicans also stood with the America First agenda and rejected Democrat amendments that would have:

Increased government spending with no offset.
Blocked reforms that promote work, self-sufficiency, and accountability in federally funded housing programs.
Abused the emergency designation to unnecessarily spend more taxpayer dollars.
Limited federal authority to manage international aviation and border operations.

Adopted Amendments

Womack #1 (Manager’s Amendment) – Makes technical, bipartisan changes to the bill and report.
- The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
Womack #2 (Republican En Bloc) – Makes technical changes, ensures funds can’t be utilized in localities not complying with immigration laws, upholds drug testing for individuals occupying safety-sensitive positions, and encourages incentives to improve workforce hiring for Port Authority operations.
- The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
Cloud # 1 – Prevents implementation of IIJA Section 24220 while preserving funding for driver safety research.
- The amendment was adopted by a vote of 33 to 26.
Espaillat #1 – Report language on HUD immigration enforcement.
- The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
Frankel #1 – Notification requirements for temporary flight restrictions.
- The amendment was adopted by voice vote.

Bill text, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
Bill report, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
A table of included Community Project Funding requests is available here.

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