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Public Inspectors for Safe Highway Infrastructure

This new act mandates that public employees perform construction inspections for federally funded highway projects. This aims to enhance the safety and quality of infrastructure by ensuring that construction oversight is handled by independent, public experts. Citizens can expect better quality roads and bridges, leading to safer travel.
Key points
Most construction inspections on federally funded highways will be performed by government employees, not private companies.
In exceptional cases, if public staff is insufficient, agencies can hire consultants for a maximum of 12 months.
Agencies using exceptions must publicly report why they hired external consultants, increasing transparency.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3963
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Process start date: 2025-06-12
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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 119_HR_3963.

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 2025-06-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Most construction inspections on federally funded highways will be performed by government employees, not private companies.
  • In exceptional cases, if public staff is insufficient, agencies can hire consultants for a maximum of 12 months.
  • Agencies using exceptions must publicly report why they hired external consultants, increasing transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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