What does Preamble of Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require that certain aspects of bridge projects be carried out by certified contractors, and for other purposes,' aims to regulate aspects of bridge projects. The bill requires that certain aspects of bridge projects be carried out by certified contractors.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025

What does CORROSION PREVENTION FOR BRIDGES. of Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes requirements for corrosion prevention on bridge projects receiving federal financial assistance. It defines key terms including 'applicable bridge project,' 'certified contractor,' and 'qualified training program.' Certified contractors are required to carry out specific aspects of applicable bridge projects, such as surface preparation, coating application, and hazardous coating removal. Projects must implement a corrosion management system utilizing industry-recognized standards and best practices. The entity carrying out a project must require certified contractors to employ individuals trained and certified by a qualified training program. Bids for projects including specific aspects must be from certified contractors demonstrating compliance with relevant SSPC-QP standards. Certified contractors must provide training for employees who are not already certified coating applicators.

What does AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING FOR CORROSION CONTROL of Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 22402(b)(1) of Title 49, United States Code. The amendment strikes 'or' at the end of subparagraph (E). Subparagraph (F) is redesignated as subparagraph (G). A new subparagraph (F) is inserted to allow federal grant funding for corrosion control work on rail bridges.

What does STUDY ON EFFICACY OF WEATHERING STEEL. of Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on best practices for inspecting and addressing corrosion on weathering steel bridges. The study must be completed within 18 months of the Act's enactment. A report detailing the study's results will be submitted to specified Senate and House committees. The report will also be made available to state departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, and local governments owning bridge assets. Congress finds that weathering steel is often used in bridge construction and that more research is needed into its vulnerabilities.

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Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/27/2025 · Introduced: 6/26/2025

Author: John Garamendi (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the use of certified contractors for specific tasks on bridge projects receiving federal funding, including surface preparation and coating application.
It expands federal grant funding eligibility to include corrosion control work specifically on rail bridges.
The Department of Transportation must conduct a study and report on best practices for inspecting and addressing corrosion on weathering steel bridges.

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