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National Bridge Funding Reform Act

2/25/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7442

H.R. 7442 of the 119th Congress, introduced on February 9, 2026, aims to eliminate the Carbon Reduction Program and PROTECT Program, reallocating the funding to establish a new bridge formula program that prioritizes funding distribution based on overall deck area.

Current Status of Bill HR 7442

Bill HR 7442 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2026. Bill HR 7442 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2026.  Bill HR 7442's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of February 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7442

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7442

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7442

To eliminate the Carbon Reduction Program and PROTECT Program and dedicate the funding to a new bridge formula program that distributes funding based primarily on overall deck area, and for other purposes.
To eliminate the Carbon Reduction Program and PROTECT Program and dedicate the funding to a new bridge formula program that distributes funding based primarily on overall deck area, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Declan Hunter

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17 days ago

I dunno bout this bill, but it sounds like it could be good for sumthin. Did u know that it includes provisions for funding new technology for bridge inspections?