Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act would amend federal transportation law (title 49, U.S. Code) to create a new grant and technical assistance program supporting "value capture" strategies—methods by which state and local governments recoup a share of the economic value generated by public transportation investments to help fund transit and related development. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to state and local governments for developing value capture mechanisms, improving public transportation and mobility, and fostering affordable transit-oriented development. Grant recipients would need to show how funds will increase transit ridership and capacity while reducing carbon emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion, and they would have to maintain existing funding levels (with limited waivers) and pay prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act. The Secretary would also arrange technical assistance through nonprofits or universities, issue a public report on existing value capture laws and practices, and establish voluntary national standards and best practices within set timeframes.
The bill primarily affects state and local governments, transit agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations, which could apply for grants and technical support, as well as the Department of Transportation, which would administer the program. It could also indirectly affect communities near transit systems by supporting affordable housing and commercial development tied to transit projects.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier on August 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet been voted on; the committee would need to review and potentially advance the bill before it could proceed to a full House vote.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 3, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10019 do?
- The Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act would amend federal transportation law (title 49, U.S. Code) to create a new grant and technical assistance program supporting "value capture" strategies—methods by which state and local governments recoup a share of the economic value generated by public transportation investments to help fund transit and related development. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to state and local governments for developing value capture mechanisms, improving public transportation and mobility, and fostering affordable transit-oriented development. Grant recipients would need to show how funds will increase transit ridership and capacity while reducing carbon emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion, and they would have to maintain existing funding levels (with limited waivers) and pay prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act. The Secretary would also arrange technical assistance through nonprofits or universities, issue a public report on existing value capture laws and practices, and establish voluntary national standards and best practices within set timeframes. The bill primarily affects state and local governments, transit agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations, which could apply for grants and technical support, as well as the Department of Transportation, which would administer the program. It could also indirectly affect communities near transit systems by supporting affordable housing and commercial development tied to transit projects. The bill was introduced by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier on August 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet been voted on; the committee would need to review and potentially advance the bill before it could proceed to a full House vote.
- Has H.R. 10019 become law?
- Not yet. As of 3 Aug 2026, H.R. 10019 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10019?
- H.R. 10019 was sponsored by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA10] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10019?
- Introduced (3 Aug 2026).
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