Whereas, on the morning of March 26, 2024, an international container ship named the Dali, traversed the Patapsco River on its way from Baltimore Harbor to Sri Lanka; Whereas, at 1:24 A.M., the Dali suffered a total power failure and loss of control, and three minutes later struck a critical support pylon of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in the catastrophic collapse of the entire bridge structure; Whereas, the Francis Scott Key Bridge accident resulted in loss of life, substantial damages to public infrastructure, disruption of the domestic supply chain, and subsequently a financial burden on taxpayers; Whereas, it is necessary for companies involved in maritime activities to adhere to strict safety standards and protocols to prevent accidents and mitigate risks to public safety and infrastructure; Whereas, Congress has a duty to protect the interests of the taxpayers and promote accountability in corporate actions, and that taxpayer dollars should be allocated towards efforts that safeguard the interests and well-being of taxpayers, not for the compensation of losses incurred due to accidents and disasters caused by private entities; Whereas, the compensation for the losses incurred from the Francis Scott Key Bridge accident should be borne by the entities directly responsible for the incident, in accordance with principles of corporate accountability and liability; Whereas, the application of general average principles, which distribute costs among stakeholders, could play a significant role in allocating financial responsibilities related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, reflecting the complexities of maritime law and industry practices; Whereas, President Biden has stated the intention for the Federal Government to assume responsibility for covering the reconstruction costs of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, with estimates surpassing $600,000,000, highlighting the magnitude of the financial burden this would have on taxpayers