H.R. 5886: Warrior Road Act
The bill known as the Warrior Road Act aims to prioritize highway improvement projects that are important for national defense. Below is a detailed summary of its main provisions:
Short Title
The Act may be referred to as the Warrior Road Act
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Civil Defense Responsibilities
The bill amends existing law regarding civil defense related to highways. It removes the requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to consult periodically with the Federal Civil Defense Administrator. Instead, the Secretary is instructed to:
- Develop a priority list of the top three highway projects from each state that are related to civil defense.
- Consult with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at least every two years to consider updating this prioritization.
- Submit this priority listing and any updates in an electronic format to every Member of Congress.
Reporting Requirements
Within one year of the Act's enactment, the Secretary of Transportation must submit a report to Congress which includes:
- A list of highway improvement projects that promote national defense.
- Projects that are deemed important to national defense as per section 210 of title 23, United States Code.
This report must feature at least three of the highest priority projects from each state.
Funding Prioritization
The Act outlines how funding for highway projects will be allocated, specifying:
- Discretionary Grants: The Secretary of Transportation will prioritize national defense projects when awarding discretionary grants.
- Apportionment Funds: States or metropolitan planning organizations that wish to receive funding under section 104 of title 23 must commit to prioritizing national defense projects.
Definition of State
The term State
is defined as per section 101 of title 23, United States Code, maintaining its standard legal interpretation.
Relevant Companies
- CSX: The railroad company may see increased transportation demand related to military logistics if highways improve efficiency for national defense projects.
- Fluor Corporation: As an engineering and construction firm, Fluor could benefit from contracts related to infrastructure improvements designated as important for national defense.
- Deere & Company: With potential highway construction projects, Deere might see increased sales of construction equipment used for these improvements.
This is an AI-generated summary of the bill text. There may be mistakes.
Sponsors
2 bill sponsors
Actions
3 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Nov. 01, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
| Oct. 31, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Oct. 31, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
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