Transportation Empowerment Act

This bill proposes a major shift in how federal transportation funds are managed, moving primary control from the federal government to individual states. It would lower the federal gas tax over several years and allow states to keep a larger portion of those tax revenues to fund their own local highway, bridge, and transit projects.

For the average citizen, this could lead to more localized decision-making regarding which roads or bridges are repaired, as states would have greater flexibility to use funds for their specific needs rather than following federal mandates. Additionally, the bill encourages the privatization of certain transportation infrastructure and streamlines the process for states to manage their own long-term maintenance and construction programs.