MORE DOT Grants Act

The MORE DOT Grants Act (HR 3594) reduces financial barriers for transportation grants in specific rural areas. It applies to counties with populations under 100,000 where over half the land is federally owned, and to tribal governments within those areas. Key provisions include cutting local matching fund requirements by 50% for eligible applicants, prioritizing their grant applications, and providing extra technical assistance. The bill targets existing DOT grant programs like airport improvements, rural road projects, and public transit funding to help communities that face unique challenges in accessing federal transportation support.