Will remove transit-oriented development projects from eligibility for assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program and the railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program.

Scott Perry · Pennsylvania · Republican

policy impact 0.64 specificity 0.91 extraction confidence 95%

Contest this claim

Occurrences

Evidence

Rep. Perry introduced H.R. 6688, titled the NO TOD Act, “to amend title 23 and title 49, United States Code, to remove transit-oriented development projects as projects eligible for assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program and the railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program.” The bill status is Introduced; it was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and then to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Concrete legislative action taken, but the bill did not advance beyond introduction and referral. This is a failed/blocked attempt rather than delivery.

never same_term A for effort

H.R. 6688 (117th Congress) — NO TOD Act
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 98%

Contest this evidence item

Rep. Perry introduced H.R. 4131, again proposing to remove transit-oriented development projects from eligibility under the TIFIA and RRIF programs. GovInfo lists the last action as introduction and referral to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Perry renewed the proposal in a later Congress, but the bill remained at introduction/referral and did not enact the requested change.

never same_term A for effort

H.R. 4131 (118th Congress) — Negating Obligations for Transit-Oriented Developments Act
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 98%

Contest this evidence item

DOT’s semiannual report to Congress states that during the reporting period ending December 31, 2025, the Department “did not receive or approve any applications, nor did it provide any RRIF loans or loan guarantees to finance TOD projects.”

As of the latest reporting window before the as-of date, TOD projects were still receiving no RRIF assistance, but this reflects program activity rather than a repeal of eligibility. It indicates the claim remains unresolved and not delivered.

unresolved same_term

U.S. DOT Build America Bureau Semiannual Report to Congress on RRIF TOD Projects (period ending Dec. 31, 2025)
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 93%

Contest this evidence item

USDOT’s TOD FAQ says the Build America Bureau is authorized to finance a broad range of TOD projects under the TIFIA and RRIF credit programs, and explains the RRIF TOD eligibility criteria. The page was updated in 2026 and still describes TOD as eligible under the programs.

Current agency guidance confirms the eligibility structure remains in place, which directly contradicts the idea that Perry succeeded in removing TOD eligibility.

never same_term

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Build America
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 91%

Contest this evidence item

Assessments

never same_term A for effort

Perry did make a serious legislative effort by introducing the NO TOD Act in the 117th Congress and reintroducing the proposal as H.R. 4131 in the 118th Congress. However, both measures stalled at introduction/referral and did not become law. Current USDOT guidance updated in 2026 still states that transit-oriented development projects remain eligible for TIFIA and RRIF financing, showing the promised policy change was not achieved. Because the outcome did not occur despite a concrete attempt, this is best scored as never with an effort badge.

provider openai · model gpt-5.4 · confidence 98%