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US HR5871

US HR5871
Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act


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Introduced
02/12/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 23, United States Code, to make certain natural infrastructure projects eligible for surface transportation block grant funding, and for other purposes. This bill makes projects that use natural infrastructure alone or in combination with certain projects to enhance resilience of a transportation facility eligible for surface transportation block grant funding.

AI Summary

This bill, the Natural Infrastructure and Resilience Act, amends Title 23 of the United States Code to make certain natural infrastructure projects eligible for surface transportation block grant funding. The bill defines "natural infrastructure" as infrastructure that uses, restores, or emulates natural ecological processes, whether created through natural processes or human design. It also defines "resilience" in the context of projects as the ability to anticipate, prepare for, or adapt to disruptive weather events and natural disasters. The bill allows for the use of natural infrastructure, alone or in combination with other eligible projects, to enhance the resilience of transportation facilities that are otherwise eligible for surface transportation block grant funding.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 02/13/2020)

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