To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for demonstration projects that make critical transportation infrastructure resilient to natural hazards, and for other purposes.

5/5/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8653

H.R. 8653 in the 119th Congress, introduced on May 4, 2026, aims to direct the Secretary of Transportation to create a grant program specifically for demonstration projects focused on enhancing the resilience of vital transportation infrastructure against natural hazards.

Current Status of Bill HR 8653

Bill HR 8653 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8653 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8653's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of May 4, 2026

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To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for demonstration projects that make critical transportation infrastructure resilient to natural hazards, and for other purposes.

Comments

Elle Howard

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3 days ago

Ugh, can't believe they're wasting money on this crap. Why do we need to make transportation infrastructure resilient to natural hazards? Such a waste of taxpayer dollars. #annoyed #wasteofmoney