Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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.
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Evidence
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 8230 in the 119th Congress as introduced by Rep. Scott Perry and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Its title would remove transit-oriented development projects from eligibility for TIFIA and RRIF assistance.
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USDOT's RRIF page, last updated June 25, 2026, says RRIF funding may be used to finance transit-oriented development.
Assessments
Perry made concrete legislative attempts by introducing bills in multiple Congresses, including H.R. 6688 in the 117th, H.R. 4131 in the 118th, and H.R. 8230 in the 119th, to remove transit-oriented development projects from TIFIA and RRIF eligibility. However, the available official status shows the current bill only introduced and referred, not enacted. Current USDOT Build America guidance still states TOD projects are eligible under both RRIF and TIFIA, so the promised eligibility removal has not been delivered. The serious but unsuccessful legislative effort warrants an effort badge.
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.