{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-introduces-legislation-deliver-more-federal-investment-delawares", "Rep. McBride Introduces Legislation to Deliver More Federal Investment in Delaware\u2019s Roads, Bridges, and Highways", "2026-04-27", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "DE", "Sarah McBride", "M001238", "mcbride.house.gov", "mcbride", "https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 Delaware\u2019s Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-Del.), alongside Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), helped introduce the Highway Fair Share Act, legislation that would require all states to receive at least 0.5% of the total apportionment of federal highway formula funds. These funds are used across the country to modernize and improve surface transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and highways that connect people nationwide. Because of the way the current formula is written, Delaware continues to be one of the least-funded states under this program\u2014and this bill would help ensure Delaware receives its fair share.\n\n\u201cOur transportation infrastructure connects us to work, family, health care, and each other\u2014and it needs to be strengthened to meet our growing needs,\u201d said Rep. McBride. \u201cWhen I came to Congress, I said I\u2019d work to make sure Delaware gets its fair share of federal investment. Right now, a flawed formula is shortchanging our state\u2014and that needs to change. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation to fix it.\u201d\n\nAn April 2026 report on Delaware found that 36% of the state\u2019s major roads were found to be in poor or mediocre condition. Infrastructure is not a one-time cost, and ensuring states have the resources to maintain and improve federally eligible roads ultimately reduces costs for drivers.\n\nThe Highway Fair Share Act would establish a fourth guarantee for highway formula funding, requiring that each state receive at least 0.5% of the total apportionment. The bill would not reduce funding for other states, as the existing guarantees would remain in place. The formula was last significantly updated in 2012, and funding levels in subsequent years have been based on that framework. This legislation would help address Delaware\u2019s funding gap by establishing a 0.5% minimum apportionment for all states, ensuring more equitable funding moving forward.\n\n\u201cFederal investment plays a critical role in keeping Delaware\u2019s transportation system safe and efficient,\u201d said Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Hastings. \u201cUpdating the highway funding formula would help states like ours better address infrastructure needs and continue improving safety and mobility for all Delawareans. We thank Congresswoman McBride for introducing this important legislation.\u201d\n\nMulti-year reauthorizations of our nation\u2019s surface transportation programs provide states with the long-term certainty they need to plan and execute critical infrastructure projects. The most recent reauthorization was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which expires on September 30, 2026. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is responsible for crafting the next reauthorization before the current law lapses. Rep. McBride will continue advocating for policies that ensure Delaware receives its fair share of federal transportation funding.\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-19T06:50:32Z", "2026-06-19T06:53:40Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://mcbride.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mcbride-introduces-legislation-deliver-more-federal-investment-delawares"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0101820807904005, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}