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The package is projected to add trillions of dollars to government deficits, but extends tax breaks for contractors and boosts workforce programs.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is aiming to get the spending and tax package through the House by Memorial Day.

The U.S. Transportation Dept. notified grant recipients that project funding could terminate if they do not support the Trump administration ramped up scrutiny of immigrant documentation.

President Trump requested a $1.5-billion, or 5.8%, budget increase for the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. 

Increases in steel, copper prices were reported in April. 

Contractors remain concerned about the implications of tariffs going forward. 

 Economists remain wary as talks for a more permanent deal continue.

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation is reviewing a backlog of unobligated grant awards.

Proposed cuts would amount to a $163B decrease in discretionary spending from the enacted 2025 budget.

Industry experts say the fees are one of several strategies Congress can use together to protect Highway Trust Fund solvency.