Dear Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader Jeffries, Majority Leader Thune, and Minority Leader Schumer,
The federal government’s investment in our nation’s transportation network provides immense value to the American public. Accordingly, while our organizations still support a full, robust reauthorization of the federal surface transportation programs, we urge you to preserve the FY 2026 funding levels enacted for all federal transportation programs, including those funded through the Highway Trust Fund and advance appropriations, as part and in the event of any short-term government funding measure or surface transportation program extension that may become necessary.
Any decision by Congress to reduce funding to federal transportation programs as part of any shortterm continuing resolution or extension of the surface transportation programs needed will inject uncertainty into state and local investment decisions and potentially lead to delays in completing or commencing work on critical infrastructure projects that benefit the safety of our nation’s travelers, support our nation’s economy, and help create and maintain important jobs. These decisions are better made during the full-year annual appropriations or surface transportation reauthorization debates.
When Congress supports federal transportation investment, every community stands to benefit with enhanced mobility, safer commutes, and a strong economy. We look forward to working with you to achieve these outcomes with strong congressional support for transportation.
Sincerely,
American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Associated General Contractors of America
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
American Public Transportation Association
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
American Trucking Associations
The American Society of Civil Engineers
National League of Cities
U.S. Travel Association
American Public Works Association
Transport Workers Union of America
Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
National Utility Contractors Association
Truck Renting and Leasing Association
FCA International
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
American Foundry Society
America Cement Association
Essential Minerals Association
National Tank Truck Carriers
American Concrete Pavement Association
National Association of Surety Bond Producers
National Lime Association
National Association of County Engineers
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
Big River Coalition
Duffy Maritime Consultants
Associated Equipment Distributors
Governors Highway Safety Association
U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
Commercial Real Estate Development Association
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
American Council of Engineering Companies
National Precast Concrete Association
Airports Council International - North America
American Galvanizers Association
American Concrete Pipe Association
Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure
Community Transportation Association of America
Plastics Pipe Institute
Pennsylvania Utility Contractors Association
FP2, Formerly Foundation for Pavement Preservation
American Concrete Pumping Association
American Association of Airport Executives
Intermodal Association of North
America Institute of Makers of Explosives
American Institute of Steel Construction
National Steel Bridge Alliance National
Stone, Sand & Gravel Association
National Demolition Association
Iron Workers International
International Union of Operating Engineers
Accelerator for America Action
National Asphalt Pavement Association
Laborers' International Union of North America
North America’s Building Trades Unions
National Association of Counties
National Association of Manufacturers
U.S. Conference of Mayors
