Roads and bridges damaged by extreme heat would get federal emergency repair money.
This bill would make it easier for states to get federal money to fix roads and bridges damaged by extreme heat. Right now, federal disaster aid doesn't cover heat damage, but this bill would change that, helping keep our transportation running smoothly. It also calls for studies on how to track and prevent heat-related infrastructure damage.
Today, federal disaster programs do not explicitly cover damage to transportation infrastructure caused by extreme heat, leaving states to pay for these repairs. If this bill becomes law, extreme heat would be added to the list of events that qualify for federal emergency relief funding, allowing states to get federal help for repairs. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation would be required to conduct a study and issue a report on how to better track and manage heat-related damage to roads and bridges within one year.
HR 6701 · 119th Congress · December 12, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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