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Resilient Highways Act of 2021

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1710

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1710

Bill S 1710 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2021. Bill S 1710 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 19, 2021.  Bill S 1710's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of May 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1710

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1710

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Atmospheric science and weather
- Floods and storm protection
- Natural disasters
- Roads and highways
- Transportation programs funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1710

Resilient Highways Act of 2021
A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to ensure that Federal-aid highways, bridges, and tunnels are more resilient, and for other purposes.
Resilient Highways Act of 2021

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