BRIDGE Act of 2013
Latest action · Jan 10, 2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 9, 2014
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Building and Repairing Infrastructure with Domestic Gains in Employment Act of 2013 or BRIDGE Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to make competitive grants to states for projects to repair or replace a bridge.
Requires the Secretary in awarding such grants to give preference to projects that: (1) address bridges with a demonstrated significant need for repair or replacement, and (2) create a significant number of jobs.
Sets the federal share of project costs at 80%.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 12, 2014 to Jul 11, 2014.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Frederica S. Wilson | Jun 12, 2014 | |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Jun 17, 2014 | |
| D-CA | John Garamendi | Jul 11, 2014 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 10, 2014Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Jan 9, 2014Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2014Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 9, 2014Introduced in House
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