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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridge crossings, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Bridge Investment Program, a competitive grant program to repair, improve, rehabilitate, or replace bridges in order to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridges. The program will provide financial assistance to eligible entities like state/local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and tribal governments for eligible projects. Key provisions include funding large projects ($50 million or more) and smaller projects ($2.5 million or more), prioritizing bridges in poor or fair condition, and requiring consideration of factors like geographic diversity, intermodal freight, evacuation routes, and resilience. The bill authorizes $2 billion annually from the general fund and Highway Trust Fund for the program from fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 02/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5745/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5745/BILLS-116hr5745ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5745/BILLS-116hr5745ih.pdf.pdf |
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