David Rouzer, the representative for North Carolina’s District 7, said that the GOP transportation plan aims to cut costs, support national infrastructure, and ensure all drivers contribute fairly.
“Today T&I Committee Republicans are marking up our budget reconciliation proposal; which will save taxpayers over $10B, and provide funding for the U.S. Coast Guard, and modernize air traffic control systems,” said Rouzer. “Plus, we’ll make sure everyone who drives on our roads – including electric vehicles – pay their fair share.”
In April 2025, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced a budget reconciliation proposal designed to modernize key transportation systems while reducing federal spending. According to the committee’s official release, the proposal includes investments in air traffic control upgrades and U.S. Coast Guard operations. It also eliminates funding for select grant programs and introduces fees for electric and hybrid vehicles. The legislation is projected to reduce the federal deficit by at least $10 billion over ten years.
The committee’s proposal includes more than $50 billion in projected revenue over the next decade, largely from new vehicle fees. As reported by Reuters, the plan sets a $250 annual registration fee for electric vehicles and $100 for hybrids, replacing a previously proposed $20 fee for all passenger vehicles. It also reduces funding for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) infrastructure from $15 billion to $12.5 billion to reflect cost-saving adjustments.
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers pay significantly less in road use taxes because they do not contribute to fuel taxes. According to the Institute for Energy Research, at least 26 states have implemented annual EV fees to compensate for lost gas tax revenue, with amounts varying by state. These fees aim to ensure that EV owners contribute fairly to transportation infrastructure maintenance.
Representative Rouzer chairs the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and serves on the full Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. According to his official House biography, he has focused on boosting infrastructure investment, particularly for rural and coastal communities. He supports fiscally responsible modernization of transportation systems and increased federal-state coordination.
