Overview

• The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March killed six construction workers and disrupted commerce.
• The Biden administration's request includes $3.1 billion for the Department of Transportation's emergency relief fund.
• Additional funds are sought for the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers for their roles in the recovery efforts.
• The total request for disaster-related funding amounts to $4 billion, covering various recent disasters.
• Congress has yet to pass legislation to fully fund the bridge rebuild, with bipartisan support noted but legislative hurdles remaining.