The two-page bill, dubbed the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act, would have the federal government cover 100% of the cost of replacing the bridge.
Washington — A group of members of Congress from Maryland unveiled legislation on Thursday that would pay for the reconstruction and repair of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed last month when a container ship struck one of the bridge's main supports. Six construction workers died when the span plunged into the Patapsco River in the early morning hours of March 26.Maryland Democratic Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Rep.
It remains unclear how much the recovery and rebuilding effort will cost. Some lawmakers have expressed concern over approving additional federal funds for the project up front, rather than holding third parties accountable for the damage. But the administration has stressed the importance of moving quickly on the matter, while working to reimburse taxpayers for recovery costs down the road.Cardin said he's spoken to colleagues on both sides of the aisle about supporting the effort.
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