$200M for truck parking expansion included in 2026 appropriations package facing consideration by US House this week

$200 million specifically for truck parking expansion is included in a 2026 appropriations package being considered by the US House this week, drawing support from the American Trucking Association. 

U.S. Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR), the chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, worked to secure the $200 million as part of the package. The package also includes requiring the USDOT to develop a strategy to prevent cargo theft, a study on predatory towing, a report on technologies to better detect intoxication, and a focus on addressing distracted and impaired driving. 

The 2026 appropriations package also includes a request for updates on a national autonomous vehicle framework, a study on congestion pricing and its effects, improved oversight of the Training Provider Registry, and enforcement of English language proficiency requirements. 

“The severe, ongoing shortage of truck parking places an immense burden on truck drivers and creates significant roadway hazards.  Truckers are essential to Americans’ way of life, and the least we can do to show our support is to ensure they have a safe place to park and sleep when they take their federally mandated rest break or finish their shift,” said ATA President & CEO Chris Spear.  

“We thank the members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees for prioritizing this significant investment in truck parking, as well as additional provisions that will strengthen our supply chain.  We are especially appreciative of the decisive leadership of Congressman Womack for ensuring the truck parking provision was incorporated in the final bill.”

If the House approves the package this week, it will go to the Senate for final passage before being signed into law.