I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7851 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 29, 2024 Mr. Van Drew introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for bridge projects funded under such title, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bridge Protection Act . 2. Additional requirements for bridge projects (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Additional requirements for bridge projects (a) Requirements (1) In general As a condition for receiving funds under this title, with respect to any project for the repair or construction of a covered bridge under this title, the Secretary of Transportation shall require to the greatest extent feasible that such project include protective features designed to avert allisions along critical bridge supports. (2) Protective features Protective features under paragraph (1) shall be rated for the largest size of vessel that regularly passes under such bridge. (b) Covered bridge defined In this section, the term covered bridge means a bridge over navigable water valued at over $50,000,000. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 180. Additional requirements for bridge projects. .