Bridge Investment Act of 2020

House Bill 5745 - Bridge Investment Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5745 Bridge Investment Act of 2020 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, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5745

Bridge Investment Act of 2020

This bill establishes a bridge investment program to award competitive grants to certain governmental entities for projects that improve (1) the condition of bridges; and (2) the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridges.

Among other provisions, the bill

requires grant awards for large projects (projects with total costs of greater than $100 million) to be at least $50 million, and for any other projects not less than $2.5 million;
directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider a number of factors in awarding grants, including whether the project serves as part of a state or federal evacuation route;
requires DOT to prioritize projects that are located within states for which at least two project applications were submitted in the current fiscal year and an average of two were submitted in prior fiscal years, and fewer than two grants have been awarded for projects within the state; and
limits funding for projects that consist solely of culvert replacement or rehabilitation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5745

Bill HR 5745 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2020. Bill HR 5745 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2020. Bill HR 5745's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of February 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5745

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5745

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Atmospheric science and weather

- Congressional oversight

- Floods and storm protection

- Government information and archives

- Government trust funds

- Indian lands and resources rights

- Natural disasters

- Roads and highways

- Transportation programs funding

- Transportation safety and security

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5745

Bridge Investment Act of 2020

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.

Bridge Investment Act of 2020