Members of Congress representing Maryland unveiled legislation to fund a replacement for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in Baltimore last month after being struck by a cargo ship.
Under the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act unveiled Thursday, the federal government would pay for the entire bridge replacement, something President Joe Biden promised in the wake of the tragedy. The legislation was introduced by Sens. Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) alongside other representatives in the House.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) speaks at Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
“The sudden collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a human tragedy and an economic tragedy – for Maryland and the nation. As we continue to mourn the loss of life and this icon of our skyline, we can
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