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The Biden administration has officially requested funding from Congress to address the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and other critical needs.
In a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), White House budget director Shalanda Young outlined a $4 billion request, including $33 million to cover funds the Army Corps of Engineers used to remove wreckage after the bridge collapsed in March.

In her letter, Young emphasized the urgency of the situation. She said, “I urge the Congress to take action as soon as possible, and the Administration stands ready to work with you to fund these urgent needs.”
This request builds on an October submission seeking additional funds to cover unplanned expenses. Among the new items is $79.5 million to cover the Coast Guard’s response costs, including personnel and maintenance for vessels, aviation, and boats. Additionally, the administration is asking for $3.1 billion for the Department of Transportation’s Emergency Relief Program to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge at a total federal cost share and repair other federal highways and roads damaged by natural disasters. The funding request also includes $700 million for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support disaster relief efforts.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) stressed the necessity of a swift federal response, estimating repair costs between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion. He said, “The reason that we are urging a federal cost share, and a 100-percent cost share, is just simply because we have to move quickly. And I need to get this done on time and on budget. We know that in order to move fast, we’ve got to get that 100-percent cost share.”