Rep. Garamendi Introduces $10 Billion Bill to Protect Transportation Infrastructure from Natural Hazards
The ADAPT Assets Act was introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill was introduced by members of the minority party and currently lacks bipartisan support. Most bills of this nature do not advance past the committee stage without broader backing.
Small businesses that depend on reliable roads, bridges, and port facilities would benefit from more resilient transportation infrastructure in their regions. If a major highway or transit corridor is repeatedly damaged by floods or storms, local businesses suffer from disrupted supply chains and lost customers. These resilience investments aim to reduce that recurring economic disruption.
“provides transportation system benefits, including preserving or enhancing regional or statewide mobility, economy, goods movement, safety, and emergency response access”
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
U.S. Reps. John Garamendi and Mike Thompson introduced the ADAPT Assets Act to protect critical infrastructure from natural disasters. The bill provides $2 billion annually for 10 large-scale projects, such as flood protection for California's Highway 37, to reduce long-term repair costs.
The ADAPT Assets Act establishes a national framework for disaster preparedness, providing $2 billion every year to support 10 large-scale critical infrastructure projects. It aims to mitigate risks of catastrophic damage and recurring emergency repairs to surface transportation assets.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ADAPT Assets Act
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