Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a bipartisan group from the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, including members from both the Democratic and Republican parties, visited Baltimore to assess the situation and plan recovery efforts. The Maryland Department of Transportation announced plans to construct a new span by fall 2028, with a preliminary cost estimate of at least $1.7 billion, though detailed engineering specifics have not been confirmed. The collapse has significantly impacted the local and national economy, particularly affecting the Port of Baltimore which is a crucial trade hub. Congress members, alongside local officials and Governor Wes Moore, are actively involved in discussions to expedite the restoration of the port and the bridge, aiming for an aggressive time frame.
Maryland plans to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge in just over four years https://t.co/L0xCeiLQ9o https://t.co/1MBGdISjqN
Visiting the Francis Scott Key Bridge site in person made clear just how important the rebuilding of this critical land and sea thoroughfare is. I'm grateful to all of the officials, including @GovWesMoore who took their time to meet with us today and share their insight. https://t.co/ck9KQJWlnC
Baltimore bridge replacement will take 4 years, almost $2B https://t.co/IZZ3epO6z4
NEWS ALERT: Md. Transportation Secretary on "aggressive time frame" to rebuild Baltimore's Key Bridge. https://t.co/t6NAdBIIsf
Today, @TomColeOK04 and I led a group of @HouseAppropsGOP members to the Francis Scott Key Bridge to view the magnitude of the wreckage and recovery efforts firsthand. The tireless effort and teamwork I saw is the American standard. Our nation bands together in a time of need… https://t.co/wll714LTxk
I was in Baltimore today with a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee leaders to learn how Congress can best support the response to the Key Bridge collapse tragedy. It's important for the entire region that we work urgently to restore port service and rebuild the bridge. https://t.co/mdcxqx6ZhE
Today, I visited the Key Bridge site with the Appropriations Committee to discuss how we’re going to fund its rebuild. In Congress, I’m fighting to ensure that this bridge is rebuilt as soon as possible for Baltimore and our state. Our workers and businesses deserve nothing less. https://t.co/LaAdFLYSbh
Today I joined Governor Moore, County Executive Olszewski, and members of the U.S. House Appropriations committee for a briefing on the Key Bridge incident response and to view the site of the collapse by boat. https://t.co/JE11tx7IQ7
Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild to take four years, cost at least $1.7 billion, officials say https://t.co/SRmti9LmL5
Today, I joined a bipartisan group of fellow House Appropriators to visit the Francis Scott Key Bridge and receive an update on recovery efforts and plans to rebuild the bridge. (1/4)
Maryland plans to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge in just over four years https://t.co/sh9HB48TT5 https://t.co/9AcPKzLWUS
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts all Americans. Today, I headed to Baltimore with my @AppropsDems and @HouseAppropsGOP colleagues to receive an update on the recovery of the channel, restoration of the Port of Baltimore, and rebuilding of the bridge. https://t.co/rJJAhdTGEH
The state plans to build a new span by the fall of 2028, said a spokesman for the Maryland Department of Transportation. He said the more than billion-dollar cost estimate is preliminary, and detailed engineering specifics have not been confirmed. https://t.co/M3gqmZmHRP
At Approps hearing, spoke w/ @SecretaryPete about Washington Bridge closure and how @USDOT can be a partner to advance solutions and rebuild as quickly & efficiently as possible. State must do its part & I will keep pressing feds to do theirs. https://t.co/KThz0IDtIa
As an Appropriator, I work to help communities recover from disasters. The collapse of the Key Bridge devastated our home & impacted our economy. I'm bringing my @AppropsDems & @HouseAppropsGOP colleagues to Baltimore now for an update on efforts to restore the port & rebuild.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts all Americans. Today, I'm headed to Baltimore with my @AppropsDems and @HouseAppropsGOP colleagues to receive an update on the recovery of the channel, restoration of the Port of Baltimore, and rebuilding of the bridge.
It was a pleasure to meet with @GovWesMoore today about how Congress can support Maryland in reopening the Port of Baltimore and rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Port of Baltimore is crucial to America's trade economy and must be reopened quickly. https://t.co/h1S9grE13W