BRIDGE Act

This bill would create a federal grant program for bridges used by commuter trains. The Secretary of Transportation could give grants to public transit operators to pay capital costs for maintaining, replacing, or rehabilitating these bridges. Operators that do not own a bridge would need an agreement with the owner guaranteeing access before receiving a grant. Grants would be awarded through a competitive process that considers the size of the rail system, the age and condition of the bridge, and other factors. The bill would authorize $1.5 billion per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Sponsors

• Tammy Duckworth Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors