Support for Infrastructure Repair After Natural Disasters
This act expands the emergency relief program to cover more types of natural disasters, such as blizzards and wildfires. This means roads and bridges damaged by these events can be repaired faster, improving safety and travel for citizens. It also increases flexibility in funding urgent maintenance work.
Key points
Expands the list of disasters eligible for federal infrastructure repair aid to include blizzards, ice storms, and wildfires.
Allows funding for urgent maintenance of roads and bridges damaged by disasters, even if normally considered routine work.
State Governors can request an increase in the funding limit for infrastructure repairs up to 25%.
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