Bills · S 2635
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2635Transportation and Public Works
Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, often devastating critical transportation infrastructure. When roads and bridges are damaged, it disrupts daily life, hinders emergency response, and impacts local economies. Currently, states might feel pressured to quickly initiate repairs to meet federal funding deadlines, which can sometimes lead to rushed planning or suboptimal long-term solutions.
By providing states with at least six years before a construction deadline can be imposed, this bill allows for more thorough planning, better engineering, and potentially more resilient repairs. The requirement for regular updates to the Emergency Relief Manual ensures that states are working with the most current best practices and guidance, which can streamline the recovery process and lead to more efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Without this bill, states might continue to face tight timelines, potentially compromising the quality or sustainability of critical infrastructure repairs.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Sets a minimum timeframe before the Secretary of Transportation can impose a deadline for states to advance emergency relief projects to the construction obligation stage.
This gives states more guaranteed time (at least six fiscal years after a disaster declaration) to plan and prepare for complex infrastructure repairs without undue pressure.
PROVISION 02
Allows the Secretary of Transportation to grant extensions to this deadline, including an initial one-year extension and subsequent extensions if justified by the state.
This provides additional flexibility for states facing exceptionally challenging or prolonged recovery efforts, acknowledging that every disaster is different.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary to update the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Manual every two years, provide it to states, and make it publicly available.
This ensures states have current, clear, and accessible guidance for managing federal-aid highway emergency relief projects, improving consistency and efficiency.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
3
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5001)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2635
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2635Transportation and Public Works
Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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