Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
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Summary
A deadline framework for emergency relief projects. This bill would stop a Federal Highway Administration emergency relief project from advancing to the construction obligation stage until the end of the sixth fiscal year after the later of a Governor-declared emergency or a Presidential major disaster declaration. It would also let Governors request time-limited extensions and require FHWA to refresh and publish its Emergency Relief Manual on a regular basis.
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- Communities recovering from disasters would likely face longer lead times before repair projects reach the construction obligation stage, since projects generally could not advance until the sixth fiscal year after the triggering declaration.
- Governors would gain a clear extension path. They could request a one-year extension and seek further extensions if the Secretary of Transportation accepts the Governor's justification.
- State departments of transportation and the public would see more up-to-date guidance. FHWA would be required to update the Emergency Relief Manual every two years, distribute it to all State DOTs, and post it on the Secretary's website.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More time and updated guidance for disaster road repairs
This bill would bar DOT from forcing emergency highway projects to obligate construction funds earlier than the last day of the sixth fiscal year after the later of the Governor’s emergency declaration or the President’s major disaster declaration. This limit would apply even if other laws say otherwise. A Governor could request one extension of up to 1 year. The Secretary could grant more extensions later if the Governor shows a good reason. FHWA would also have to update its Emergency Relief Manual within 2 years and then every 2 years. The updated manual would be sent to all State DOTs and posted on the DOT website.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
CA • D
Cosponsors
LaMalfa
CA • R
Sponsored 8/1/2025
Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/19/2025
Cisneros
CA • D
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]
MI • D
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
CA • D
Sponsored 11/20/2025
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