BASICS Act

Timeline

1. Feb 9, 2026
   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2. Feb 9, 2026
   Introduced in House
3. Feb 9, 2026
   Introduced in House

Cosponsors

• Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] R-PA
• Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] R-CA
• Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] D-NM
• Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] R-IN
• Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] D-IN
• Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] R-CA
• Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] D-CA

In the News

• Press Release: Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet Addresses Concerns Over H.R. 2616 Impact on Local Schools - Quiver Quantitative
• Press Release: Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet Implements Ban on Prediction Market Betting for Congressional Staff - Quiver Quantitative
• What Congress Needs to Advance on Transportation for America’s Communities - National League of Cities
• Almost $1B in Safe Streets Grants Available Now to Keep Fixing Roads and Saving Lives - National League of Cities
• Policy Insider – March 30, 2026 - National Association of Counties
• BASICS Act would expand county access to federal formula funds - National Association of Counties
• How the H.R. 7437 BASICS Act Supports Communities’ Priority Transportation Projects - National League of Cities
• 75 Statewide Organizations Across 50 States Add Support for H.R. 7437 to Invest in Bridges, Safety and Regional Priority Transportation Projects - National League of Cities
• It’s About the BASICS in the Transportation Bill Ahead - National League of Cities
• Local government organizations send letter in support of the BASICS Act to congressional leaders - National Association of Counties