Republican Unveils $15B Plan

Washington, D.C. – House Republicans are taking action to restore safety and common sense to America’s skies. On Tuesday, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) introduced a $15 billion infrastructure package to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control systems—long overdue upgrades supported by President Donald J. Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

The proposal aims to overhaul Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) technology, replacing outdated radar systems and speeding up the hiring of air traffic controllers amid nationwide staffing shortages.

▶️ Key Point: $15 Billion to Improve Aviation Safety and Modernize Infrastructure

“This is about putting American travelers first, cutting through bureaucratic red tape, and delivering results,” Rep. Graves said. “President Trump is committed to making America’s skies the safest in the world again.”

Earlier this year, tragic aviation accidents—including a fatal crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport—sparked renewed urgency for reform. The proposal includes measures to streamline hiring, enhance safety, and upgrade critical flight control technology.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has already begun “supercharging” the FAA’s hiring process to address these gaps—fulfilling a major promise of the Trump administration.

▶️ Why It Matters to You: Safer travel, smarter spending, and restoring America’s leadership in aviation.

Rolling Back Biden’s Costly Climate Mandates

Beyond aviation upgrades, the bill eliminates several controversial programs tied to Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act—programs conservatives say wasted billions on green energy pipe dreams. This includes:

• FAA’s Alternative Fuel and Low-Emission Aviation Program
• Federal Highway’s Neighborhood Access and Equity Grants
• Low-Carbon Transportation Materials Grants and other “green pork”

Rep. Graves’ plan reins in wasteful spending and returns control to taxpayers—not climate extremists.

EV Drivers to Pay Their Fair Share

The plan also includes a commonsense fix: requiring electric vehicle (EV) owners to finally contribute to the Highway Trust Fund. Under Biden, EV drivers have used roads without paying fuel taxes—leaving working Americans to foot the bill.

▶️ Fairness First: Gas-powered vehicle owners shouldn’t subsidize luxury EVs for the wealthy.

$23 Billion to Secure America’s Borders and Waters

In a major win for border security, the proposal allocates $23 billion to the U.S. Coast Guard—targeted investments to combat illegal immigration, stop drug trafficking, and defend our homeland.

This supports President Trump’s America First agenda, ensuring that infrastructure bills prioritize national security, law enforcement, and U.S. sovereignty.

Bottom Line:

This proposal delivers real infrastructure improvements, cuts liberal waste, and backs President Trump’s strong leadership in aviation and border security. It’s a clear roadmap for responsible government that respects your tax dollars.

The House Committee will begin reviewing the plan Wednesday. Conservatives nationwide will be watching closely.