National Highway Borders Act of 2005

The National Highway Borders Act of 2005 proposed the creation of a federal program to fund transportation improvements in states sharing a land border with Canada or Mexico. Under this bill, the Secretary of Transportation would provide grants to these states for projects located within 100 kilometers (approximately 62 miles) of the border.

The practical impact of this legislation would be to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety for travelers and commercial cargo moving across international boundaries. Eligible projects included the construction of new highways, the modernization of border-crossing infrastructure, and the development of safety enforcement facilities. The federal government would have covered 80 percent of the costs for these projects, aiming to streamline international trade and travel while easing the infrastructure burden on border communities.