H.R.7437

BASICS Act Bridges And Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act

Introduced·2/9/26

The BASICS Act enhances federal transportation programs by improving bridge safety, increasing funding transparency, and strengthening rural.

The BASICS Act, or Bridges And Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act, aims to improve federal transportation programs by focusing on bridge safety and rural transportation planning. It mandates a 100% federal share for bridge projects, ensuring no local match is required. The Act also requires the Secretary of Transportation to provide equal access to federal-aid financial management systems for metropolitan planning organizations as provided to State Departments of Transportation.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House

Feb 9

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.