To make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes.

# HR 3572 Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 3572 would expand eligibility for the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program to include projects in additional counties. This federal program provides funding for road, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure improvements in rural areas. By broadening which counties qualify, the bill would make more communities eligible to apply for these grants to fix or improve their local transportation systems. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily benefit rural counties and their residents by giving them access to federal transportation funding they may not currently qualify for. Local governments, transportation departments, and communities in the newly eligible counties would be the direct beneficiaries, as they could use these grants to repair roads, improve bridges, and enhance other surface transportation infrastructure. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 3572 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA). The specific details about which counties would become newly eligible are not provided in the available bill information.