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Road Repair Aid After Disasters: More Time, Clearer Rules

New rules give states more time to complete road repair projects after natural disasters, potentially speeding up infrastructure reconstruction. Additionally, the act requires regular updates to emergency relief manuals, making it easier for states to access current information and procedures. This means citizens can expect faster restoration of normal road functions after sudden events.
Key points
Extending deadlines for starting construction work on road repairs after disasters, giving states up to six years to prepare.
Possibility of obtaining additional one-year extensions at the request of the state governor, if justified.
Mandatory regular, biennial updates and public availability of emergency relief manuals for roads, increasing transparency and accessibility of information.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4847
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Process start date: 2025-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4847.

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 2025-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extending deadlines for starting construction work on road repairs after disasters, giving states up to six years to prepare.
  • Possibility of obtaining additional one-year extensions at the request of the state governor, if justified.
  • Mandatory regular, biennial updates and public availability of emergency relief manuals for roads, increasing transparency and accessibility of information.
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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Public Investments