HB10493: Reclaim Local Control Act

What the bill says

To apply certain requirements for the structure of metropolitan planning organizations designated under title 23, United States Code, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, September 17, 2026:

A BILL To apply certain requirements for the structure of metropolitan planning organizations designated under title 23, United States Code, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reclaim Local Control Act . SECTION 2. Application of structure requirements to metropolitan planning organizations Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, any metropolitan planning organization designated under section 134(d) of title 23, United States Code, that is composed entirely of gubernatorial appointees as of such date of enactment shall be-- (1) redesiganted pursuant to paragraph (6) of such section; or (2) restructured to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) of such section.

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Sponsors

• Tom Emmer (R, HD-006) · primary sponsor
• Pete Stauber (R, HD-008)
• Michelle Fischbach (R, HD-007)
• Brad Finstad (R, HD-001)

Latest actions

1. September 17, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2. September 17, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB10493?

HB10493 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Reclaim Local Control Act.

What does HB10493 do?

In its own words: To apply certain requirements for the structure of metropolitan planning organizations designated under title 23, United States Code, and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB10493?

In committee as of September 17, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (September 17, 2026).

Who sponsored HB10493?

Tom Emmer (R, HD-006), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB10493?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10493