Resilient Highways Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:14:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5700 Resilient Highways Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5700

Resilient Highways Act

This bill addresses projects to increase the resiliency of federal-aid highways and bridges 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 removing debris from rivers, creeks, streams, and ditches, raising roadway grades, deepening channels to prevent flooding, improving drainage, and stabilizing slopes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5700

Bill HR 5700 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2020. Bill HR 5700 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 29, 2020. Bill HR 5700's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of January 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5700

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5700

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

Air qualityAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesFloods and storm protectionMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNatural disastersPerformance measurementRoads and highwaysTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5700

Resilient Highways ActTo amend title 23, United States Code, to ensure that Federal-aid highways and bridges are more resilient, and for other purposes.Resilient Highways Act

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