John Garamendi (D-CA)
Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 aims to ensure specific bridge project tasks are handled by certified professionals. It requires certain aspects of bridge projects, such as surface preparation or coating application, to be performed by certified contractors. These contractors must employ individuals trained through qualified training programs. Additionally, project entities must implement a corrosion management system. The bill also amends federal law to allow grant funding for corrosion control work on rail bridges. Finally, it mandates a study on the efficacy of weathering steel and best practices for inspecting and addressing corrosion.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +7
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill directly aims to increase safety and longevity through required certification and corrosion management for bridges.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill requires corrosion management systems that include best practices in environmental protection.
- Scored +3
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
The amendment facilitates federal funding for corrosion control on rail bridges, benefiting rail transit.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Infrastructure Safety: By requiring certified contractors to handle critical tasks like surface preparation, coating application, or the removal of hazardous coatings, the bill aims to address the threat of corrosion on bridges (Section 2, subsection b).
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Improved Environmental and Public Health: The requirement for a corrosion management system includes the use of best practices in environmental protection to prevent degradation and uphold public health (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 3, subparagraph A, vii).
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Worker Training and Certification: The bill mandates that certified contractors provide training for employees carrying out specific aspects of bridge projects, and requires the employment of individuals trained through qualified training programs (Section 2, subsections b and c).
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Increased Funding for Rail Bridges: The bill amends existing law to allow for federal grant funding specifically to perform corrosion control work on rail bridges (Section 3).
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Data-Driven Safety Improvements: The mandate for a study on weathering steel aims to provide states and local governments with better information on how to address corrosion risks (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Project Requirements: Project entities are now required to implement a full corrosion management system covering various aspects like materials selection and personnel training (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 3).
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Strict Contractor Limitations: Entities carrying out applicable bridge projects are restricted to accepting bids only from certified contractors who can provide written proof of meeting specific standards (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill directly aims to increase safety and longevity through required certification and corrosion management for bridges. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill requires corrosion management systems that include best practices in environmental protection. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The amendment facilitates federal funding for corrosion control on rail bridges, benefiting rail transit.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The focus on qualified training programs and professional certification supports specialized skilled labor. Would business owners be better off under this? — Certified contractors and specialized training entities may see increased demand for their services. Would students be better off under this? — The emphasis on qualified training programs may provide pathways for students entering technical trades.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill mandates specialized training and employment for bridge projects, which can support job development in the specialized construction sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By improving infrastructure longevity and rail bridge funding, the bill supports long-term economic stability. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Investing in corrosion prevention helps preserve existing infrastructure assets more efficiently.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The required study must be made available to local government units and state departments, increasing information transparency. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal oversight and funding capabilities for specific types of bridge projects.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill mandates a study on weathering steel, contributing to specialized infrastructural research.
- 8/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 6/26/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E627)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California