Reclaim Local Control Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
What this bill does
H.R. 10493, the "Reclaim Local Control Act," would require metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) that are currently composed entirely of appointees chosen by governors to either be redesignated or restructured within one year of the bill becoming law. This change would apply to MPOs designated under section 134(d) of title 23 of the U.S. Code. The bill aims to alter the internal structure of these organizations.
This legislation specifically affects MPOs that are currently made up solely of gubernatorial appointees. By requiring them to be redesignated or restructured, the bill intends to modify how these organizations are put together and operate. The changes are meant to ensure compliance with specific requirements outlined in paragraph (2) of section 134 of title 23, U.S. Code.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Tom Emmer and co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As it is still in the introduction phase, it will need to go through the committee process, including potential hearings and votes, before it could be considered by the full House and then the Senate.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10493 do?
- H.R. 10493, the "Reclaim Local Control Act," would require metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) that are currently composed entirely of appointees chosen by governors to either be redesignated or restructured within one year of the bill becoming law. This change would apply to MPOs designated under section 134(d) of title 23 of the U.S. Code. The bill aims to alter the internal structure of these organizations. This legislation specifically affects MPOs that are currently made up solely of gubernatorial appointees. By requiring them to be redesignated or restructured, the bill intends to modify how these organizations are put together and operate. The changes are meant to ensure compliance with specific requirements outlined in paragraph (2) of section 134 of title 23, U.S. Code. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Tom Emmer and co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As it is still in the introduction phase, it will need to go through the committee process, including potential hearings and votes, before it could be considered by the full House and then the Senate.
- Has H.R. 10493 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10493. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10493?
- H.R. 10493 was sponsored by Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] (R-MN), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10493?
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (17 Sep 2026).
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