District of Columbia Bridges Home Rule Act

Bill 117 hr 5979, also known as the District of Columbia Bridges Home Rule Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to grant the District of Columbia more control over the management and maintenance of its bridges. The bill specifically focuses on the Arlington Memorial Bridge, which connects Washington, D.C. to Arlington, Virginia.

The bill proposes to transfer ownership of the Arlington Memorial Bridge from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia Department of Transportation. This transfer of ownership would allow the District of Columbia to take on the responsibility of funding and overseeing the maintenance and repairs of the bridge.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the District of Columbia to work with the federal government and neighboring states to develop a long-term plan for the maintenance and improvement of the Arlington Memorial Bridge. This plan would address the structural deficiencies of the bridge and ensure its continued safety and functionality for years to come. Overall, the District of Columbia Bridges Home Rule Act seeks to empower the District of Columbia to have more control over the management of its infrastructure, specifically the Arlington Memorial Bridge. By transferring ownership and responsibility for the bridge to the District of Columbia, the bill aims to ensure that the bridge is properly maintained and preserved for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.