We have received text from H.R. 7442: National Bridge Funding Reform Act. This bill was received on 2026-02-09, and currently has 3 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The National Bridge Funding Reform Act aims to modify how federal funding is allocated for bridge projects across the United States. Here are the key elements of the bill:
Elimination of Existing Programs
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The bill proposes to eliminate two existing programs:
- The **Carbon Reduction Program**, which is designed to reduce transportation-related carbon emissions.
- The **PROTECT Program**, which focuses on making transportation systems resilient and efficient.
Creation of a National Bridge Program
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The bill establishes a new **National Bridge Program** that provides federal funds for the following activities related to bridges on Federal-aid highways:
- Replacement
- Rehabilitation (repairing and restoring)
- Preservation (maintaining the condition)
- Protection (safeguarding against deterioration)
- Construction of new bridges
Funding Distribution
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Funding will be apportioned primarily based on two factors:
- 75% of the funding will be allocated based on the total deck area of bridges in each state compared to that of all states. This means states with larger bridge areas will receive more funding.
- 25% will be allocated based on the area of bridges classified as in poor condition in each state compared to all states. This aims to prioritize states with more poorly maintained bridges.
Implementation and Administration
- The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with establishing and implementing this new national bridge program.
- The bill specifies that funds can also be used for bridges that are not on Federal-aid highways at the discretion of each state.
Inventory Assessment
- To determine how funds are distributed, the Secretary will use data from the **National Bridge Inventory** as of December 31, 2024. This inventory assesses the total deck area and conditions of bridges across the country.
Amendments to Current Law
Overall Purpose
- The overarching goal of the National Bridge Funding Reform Act is to enhance the safety and condition of the nation's bridge infrastructure by redirecting funding from carbon reduction and resilience programs to focused bridge improvement efforts.
Relevant Companies
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Representative Troy E. Nehls Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Troy E. Nehls:
- H.R.7553: To provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7510: To prohibit certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights of research conducted by United States universities, faculty, staff, or students, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7442: National Bridge Funding Reform Act
- H.R.7371: To restrict the air transportation of certain live animals in interstate and foreign commerce to enhance aviation safety, biosecurity, and operational efficiency in civil aviation, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6987: Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026
- H.R.6665: Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Restriction Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Troy E. Nehls on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Nehls.
Representative Troy E. Nehls Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Troy E. Nehls is worth $378.5K, as of February 18th, 2026. This is the 419th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Nehls has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Troy E. Nehls's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Nehls.
2026 Texas's 22nd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,112,007 of spending in Texas's 22nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $140,677 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- CONSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP PAC ($102,000)
- DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS ($35,775)
- NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND ($2,398)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Texas's 22nd congressional district election.
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