HOUSE 3777117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Resilient Highways Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 6/9/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 2021-06-08Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2021-06-08Introduced in House
- 2021-06-08Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-08 (00)
Resilient Highways Act of 2021
This bill addresses projects to improve the resiliency of federal-aid highways, bridges, and tunnels on and off the National Highway System.
Specifically, the bill
- allows states to use up to 15% of funds apportioned under the national highway performance program for projects to mitigate the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repairs from extreme weather, flooding, and other natural disasters on infrastructure that is part of the National Highway System;
- provides for a maximum federal cost-share of up to 100% for these projects; and
- authorizes emergency relief funds to be used to pay for these projects, including raising roadway grades, deepening channels to prevent flooding, improving drainage, and stabilizing slopes.
Cosponsors (4)
- David Rouzer (R-NC)
- Jared Huffman (D-CA)
- Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
- Elaine Luria (D-VA)
Subjects
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Floods and storm protection
- Natural disasters
- Roads and highways
- Solid waste and recycling
- Transportation programs funding
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