Bridge Investment Act of 2021

Senate Bill 1817 - Bridge Investment Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1817 Bridge Investment Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1817

Bridge Investment Act of 2021

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 things, 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 the extent to which a project demonstrates cost savings by bundling multiple bridge projects;
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 S 1817

Bill S 1817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2021. Bill S 1817 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 25, 2021. Bill S 1817's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of May 25, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1817

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1817

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 S 1817

Bridge Investment Act of 2021

A bill 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 2021