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119-s-2635119th CongressWALLET

Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act

Sponsored By: Senator Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Introduced

Summary

Extending project deadlines for emergency-relief highway work. This bill would tie the deadline to the later of a Governor's emergency declaration or the President's major disaster declaration, let states wait until the end of the sixth fiscal year after that later declaration to advance projects to construction, allow a Governor to request a one-year extension with possible further extensions if justified, and require the Federal Highway Administration to update and publish its Emergency Relief Manual every two years.

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  • State transportation departments would get a uniform, longer planning window. Deadlines to advance projects to construction shift to the end of the sixth fiscal year after the later state or federal declaration.
  • Governors could request a one-year extension and may secure additional extensions if they provide suitable justification to the Secretary.
  • The Federal Highway Administration would have to update the Emergency Relief Manual within two years and then every two years, give the updated Manual to each State department of transportation, and post it publicly online.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More time and guidance for highway repairs

This bill would give States more time to start emergency highway construction. Projects could not be forced to reach construction sooner than six fiscal years after the later disaster declaration. That later declaration means either a Governor's emergency or the President's major disaster declaration. If the Secretary sets a deadline, a Governor could ask for a one-year extension. The Secretary could grant additional extensions if the Governor shows good reason. The bill would also require the Federal Highway Administration to update its Emergency Relief Manual within two years of enactment and then every two years. The Manual must be sent to every State department of transportation and posted on a public website. This would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 7/31/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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