Biden Administration Requests $3.1 Billion for Baltimore Bridge Rebuild

The White House seeks full federal funding for the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction after its collapse, along with additional disaster relief measures.

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.