MAP Roads Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The MAP Roads Act would direct the Secretary of Transportation to create a pilot grant program, within 180 days of enactment, to help states digitize county road records and build centralized, publicly accessible geospatial datasets. States would apply for grants and, if awarded, would distribute subgrants to counties for converting paper maps and outdated road records into standardized digital formats, and for training staff or hiring contractors. Priority would go to states with significant gaps in digitized county road data and a commitment to shared data standards.
The program mainly affects state transportation departments and county governments, which would receive funding and reporting obligations, and the public, who would gain access to standardized, regularly updated road data compatible with third-party mapping platforms. The bill specifies that data must distinguish public from private roads and be updated at least annually. It explicitly does not alter any road's legal jurisdiction or ownership status, and does not authorize disclosure of protected historic, paleontological, or archaeological site data.
The bill authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2026–2031, with grant authority ending September 30, 2031. It was introduced by Senator Curtis, with Senator Kelly as cosponsor, on July 30, 2026, and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. It has not yet received committee or floor action.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 5181 do?
- The MAP Roads Act would direct the Secretary of Transportation to create a pilot grant program, within 180 days of enactment, to help states digitize county road records and build centralized, publicly accessible geospatial datasets. States would apply for grants and, if awarded, would distribute subgrants to counties for converting paper maps and outdated road records into standardized digital formats, and for training staff or hiring contractors. Priority would go to states with significant gaps in digitized county road data and a commitment to shared data standards. The program mainly affects state transportation departments and county governments, which would receive funding and reporting obligations, and the public, who would gain access to standardized, regularly updated road data compatible with third-party mapping platforms. The bill specifies that data must distinguish public from private roads and be updated at least annually. It explicitly does not alter any road's legal jurisdiction or ownership status, and does not authorize disclosure of protected historic, paleontological, or archaeological site data. The bill authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2026–2031, with grant authority ending September 30, 2031. It was introduced by Senator Curtis, with Senator Kelly as cosponsor, on July 30, 2026, and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. It has not yet received committee or floor action.
- Has S. 5181 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5181. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5181?
- S. 5181 was sponsored by Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5181?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (30 Jul 2026).
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