Posted 3/28/2024, 10:08:27 AM
Harris Calls for Streamlining Rebuild of Collapsed Baltimore Bridge
- Rep. Andy Harris urges cutting red tape to speed up rebuilding of collapsed Key Bridge in Baltimore
- Additional environmental reviews could slow down and add years to bridge reconstruction
- Harris suggests statutory changes to NEPA or exceptions to bypass some requirements
- Points to quick rebuild of Minneapolis bridge in 2007 as example of bipartisan cooperation
- Believes Congress can pass emergency funding now, more next year when full costs known