REP. TROY E. NEHLS INTRODUCES BILL TO SUPPORT REPLACEMENT, REHABILITATION, PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES IN STATES ACROSS THE U.S.

Washington, Feb. 9 -- Congressman Troy E. Nehls issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the National Bridge Program Reform Act of 2026, which would distribute federal bridge infrastructure funds to states primarily based on total bridge deck area, with a focus on both overall infrastructure and bridges in poor condition.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's (IIJA) Bridge Formula Program distributes funds to states based on their share of the nationwide bridge repair needs. Specifically, IIJA's Bridge Formula Program distributes funds to a state based on the state's total cost of replacing all bridges in poor condition and rehabilitating all bridges in fair condition, compared to t...