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BillHR 4847 · 119

Transportation Emergency Relief Extension Act

Introduced
Aug 1, 2025
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
Aug 2, 2025

Bill Summary

Extends emergency relief funds for transportation projects, helping areas affected by natural disasters or other crises to repair and rebuild infrastructure. Funds can be used for road, bridge, and public transportation repairs.

Sponsored By

John Garamendi
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Aug 1, 2025
  2. Aug 2, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects communities hit by natural disasters or other transportation emergencies, providing them with financial assistance to restore damaged roads, bridges, and public transportation systems. It also impacts the construction and transportation workers involved in these repair projects.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
7backers
  • Democratic7
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeCommittee on Highways and Transit
IntroducedAug 1, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 2, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.