A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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
This bill, known as the "Piers Reinvestment Act," aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code. It proposes to provide resilience grants specifically for strengthening, upgrading, or improving municipal piers. These changes would fall under the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation program. Additionally, the bill updates eligibility for At-Risk Coastal Infrastructure Grants to include municipal piers. Finally, it increases the authorization of appropriations from $300,000,000 to $500,000,000.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The increased funding for pier upgrades and resilience grants is likely to support construction and maintenance jobs.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill focuses on resilience grants to strengthen and upgrade infrastructure against environmental threats.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Improved municipal piers can benefit local businesses that rely on waterfront access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthening Municipal Piers: The bill allows for resilience grants to be used for strengthening, upgrading, or improving municipal piers under Section 2(a), which could improve the durability of local waterfront structures.
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At-Risk Coastal Infrastructure Support: By adding municipal piers to the list of eligible items in Section 2(b), the bill provides a mechanism to support coastal infrastructure that may be at risk.
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Increased Funding: The bill increases the authorization of appropriations from $300,000,000 to $500,000,000 as stated in Section 2(c), providing more financial resources for these programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Improved municipal piers can benefit local businesses that rely on waterfront access. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill supports coastal communities which often include rural maritime areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill benefits residents of coastal urban areas by improving local municipal pier infrastructure.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The increased funding for pier upgrades and resilience grants is likely to support construction and maintenance jobs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in coastal infrastructure through upgraded municipal piers supports local maritime and tourism economies.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill focuses on resilience grants to strengthen and upgrade infrastructure against environmental threats. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill enhances coastal infrastructure by adding municipal piers to the list of eligible resilient structures.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Strengthening coastal infrastructure can help protect coastal communities from environmental risks.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Scott PetersDemocrat · California