Senate Bill 1909
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Resilient Highways Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1909
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Resilient Highways Act of 2019
This bill addresses projects to improve the resiliency of federal-aid highways and bridges on and off the National Highway System.
Specifically, the bill
- allows states to use up to 15% of funds apportioned under the national highway performance program for projects to mitigate the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repairs from extreme weather, flooding, and other natural disasters on infrastructure that is part of the National Highway System;
- provides for a maximum federal cost-share of up to 100% for these projects; and
- authorizes emergency relief funds to be used to pay for these projects, including raising roadway grades, deepening channels to prevent flooding, improving drainage, and stabilizing slopes.
June 19, 2019
06/19/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
06/19/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:01 PM