Fixing Infrastructure Damaged by Disasters Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 26, 2021)
Fixing Infrastructure Damaged by Disasters Act
This bill expands the allowable uses of funds available to states for repairing federal-aid highways and other roadways damaged by natural disasters and catastrophic failures.
At the request of the governor and with approval of the Department of Transportation, a state may use funds for emergency maintenance projects (including those considered heavy or routine maintenance) that are necessary due to a natural disaster or catastrophic failure. Additionally, the bill increases the percent of funds a state may use for projects to protect public safety or to maintain or protect roadways from a disaster or catastrophic failure.
The bill also includes within the scope of natural disasters blizzards, ice storms, and wildfires.
What just happenedMay 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 26, 2021
- May 26, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 26, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate