MAP-21 Funding Levels Included in Continuing Resolution

The House and Senate this week finalized action on a continuing resolution (H.R 933) to fund federal government programs through the remainder of the fiscal year (Sept. 30, 2013). Following a strong push by AGC lobbyists and a grassroots effort by AGC members, the Senate amended the House version of the CR to include full MAP-21 funding levels for federal highway and transit programs. The House then approved the amended bill and sent it to the president for his signature. The House bill would have reduced highway funding in FY 2013 by nearly $600 million and transit funding by $125 million. The CR also addressed the budget sequestration which went into effect on March 1 giving some agencies flexibility in how they implement the funding cuts. While much of the highway program is exempt from the sequester, highway safety and transit capital grant programs are not and will be reduced.