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Public Inspectors for Safe Highway Infrastructure

New rules aim to enhance the safety of federally funded highways by requiring public employees to perform construction inspections. This is intended to ensure better quality control and oversight of road projects, potentially leading to more durable and safer infrastructure for all users.
Key points
Most construction inspections on federally funded highway projects will be performed by government employees to improve quality.
In exceptional cases, if public staff are unavailable, agencies can hire consultants for a maximum of 12 months.
Agencies using consultants must report and justify these decisions, with information made public for transparency.
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Print number: 118_HR_3785
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Process start date: 2023-06-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3785.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Most construction inspections on federally funded highway projects will be performed by government employees to improve quality.
  • In exceptional cases, if public staff are unavailable, agencies can hire consultants for a maximum of 12 months.
  • Agencies using consultants must report and justify these decisions, with information made public for transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E518)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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