Why This Matters
This bill aims to help repair and maintain transportation infrastructure that gets damaged by extreme heat. It also ensures that extreme heat is recognized as a disaster that can receive federal support.
If you live near old bridges or roads, this bill could help secure funding to fix them after heat damage.
Affects: Communities with aging bridges and roads, especially in areas prone to extreme heat.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill provides emergency funding for repairing infrastructure damaged by extreme heat. 2. It adds extreme heat as a qualifying event for federal disaster relief. 3. The bill requires a study on the costs and impacts of extreme heat on transportation. 4. It aims to help communities better track and respond to heat-related infrastructure damage. 5. The bill recognizes that aging infrastructure is especially vulnerable to extreme heat.
Who is affected?
Communities with aging bridges and roads, especially in areas prone to extreme heat.