ARLINGTON, Va., May 22, 2026 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has expressed gratitude for the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s work in moving forward the BUILD America 250 Act. The organization backs multiple elements within the bill designed to enhance freight movement efficiency throughout agricultural supply networks.
The association praised the bill’s inclusion of a 10 percent axle-weight variance allowance for dry-bulk freight transportation, along with dedicated funding for first- and last-mile rural road improvements. The organization specifically thanked Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) for his amendment that would raise truck weight limits to 91,000 pounds on six axles through a pilot program on interstate highways.
“NGFA’s longstanding approach is that transportation policy remains grounded in operational and data-driven solutions,” said NGFA President and CEO Michael Seyfert. “We appreciate the leadership of Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen to advance this process. We are grateful to Representative Dusty Johnson for his continued support for common-sense changes to truck weights on our federal highways. We look forward to working with the Senate to further consider key policies to help reduce transportation fuel use and costs while improving freight productivity and efficiency.”
