Holland Reporter

Congressman Bill Huizenga has reintroduced the Clear the ROADS (Reckless Obstructions and Dangers on Streets) Act. This legislation responds to a rise in unlawful traffic-obstructing protests across the United States, notably those opposing the removal of criminal illegal immigrants in California, which have disrupted major roads like the 101 in downtown Los Angeles.

"The Clear the ROADS Act would provide the Trump Administration with another tool to hold states accountable for ensuring federally funded roads aren’t overrun by these dangerous roadblocking activities," said Congressman Bill Huizenga. "If States are neglecting their duties to keep their federal taxpayer-funded roads free from these traffic-obstructing actions, then federal taxpayer funds should be withheld from those States. My legislation recognizes that endangering the free flow of ambulances, fire trucks, and other drivers is not an option."

Huizenga's proposal targets Governor Gavin Newsom’s handling of recent road-blocking riots in California. It aims to allow President Trump and Secretary Duffy to potentially restrict California’s access to approximately $400 million in federal transportation funding.

The current system requires states to meet specific criteria for receiving federal transportation funds, which promote basic road safety and compliance with traffic laws. The Clear the ROADS Act would add a provision withholding 10% of a state’s federal highway funds if it fails to make reasonable efforts to prevent reckless obstruction on federally funded roadways. Additionally, it mandates that the Secretary of Transportation annually certify whether a state meets this requirement before allocating federal highway funds.

The America First Policy Institute supports this legislation. The text of the bill is publicly available.