Continue to support reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and press for the project to move forward efficiently.

The Maryland delegation said they will continue to support reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and emphasized the project must move forward efficiently after contract termination.

Commits to ongoing support for rebuilding the Key Bridge and to pushing for efficient progress on the project.

Maryland Delegation Members Statement on Key Bridge Construction
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We will continue to do all we can to support the construction of a stronger and safer bridge over the Patapsco.

Mfume and other Maryland delegation members pledged continued support for reconstructing the Francis Scott Key Bridge and for moving the project forward efficiently.

Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Statement on Key Bridge Construction | Representative Kweisi Mfume
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we would continue to support construction of a stronger and safer bridge while early reconstruction work continues and Maryland seeks a more cost-effective contract

Reaffirms support for Key Bridge reconstruction and for the project to proceed efficiently.

Maryland Delegation Members Statement on Key Bridge Construction
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The Maryland delegation, including Rep. Kweisi Mfume, said the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction contract was being terminated and emphasized that the bridge replacement must move forward efficiently. The statement said they would continue to support construction of a stronger and safer bridge while early reconstruction work continues and Maryland seeks a more cost-effective contract.

This is a concrete, official sign that Mfume continued to back the bridge rebuild and publicly pressed for an efficient path forward, but it reflects an ongoing process rather than completed reconstruction.

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Maryland Delegation Members Statement on Key Bridge Construction
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The Maryland Transportation Authority said Kiewit would not be retained for Phase 2 of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild and that work would continue as new contractors are selected after the proposed Phase 2 price exceeded independent cost estimates.

This official project action shows the rebuild was still advancing, but the contractor reset indicates the project remained unfinished and subject to re-procurement rather than delivered.

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Maryland Transportation Authority to 'Off-Ramp' Progressive Design-Build Contractor for Key Bridge Rebuild Project
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Mfume joined Maryland delegation members saying the Key Bridge replacement was an economic imperative, that federal lawmakers delivered a 100% federal cost match, and that the project "must move forward efficiently" while early reconstruction continued under a more cost-effective contract path.

Direct official evidence that Mfume continued to support the bridge rebuild and pressed for efficient progress, but the statement addressed an ongoing reconstruction process rather than a completed bridge.

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Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Statement on Key Bridge Construction | Representative Kweisi Mfume
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MDTA's project page lists active work including permanent foundation piles and temporary trestle construction, and says the new Key Bridge is currently anticipated to open in late 2030.

This official project status shows reconstruction was underway but not completed as of the assessment period, supporting partial rather than full delivery.

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Construction | Key Bridge Rebuild
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MDTA hosted a June 18, 2026 industry forum on upcoming main-span and marine-approach procurement; the page says procurement restructuring was intended to expand competition and expedite new contract awards.

The rebuild was still being advanced through procurement and contracting steps in 2026, consistent with meaningful progress but not completed reconstruction.

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Industry Forum | Key Bridge Rebuild
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The enacted law provided Emergency Relief Program funding and set the federal share at 100% for Dali-related Key Bridge damage, including reconstruction of the bridge and approaches.

Congress enacted the federal funding mechanism that Mfume and the Maryland delegation sought, materially advancing reconstruction, though the physical rebuild remained unfinished.

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Public Law 118-158, American Relief Act, 2025
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The House Clerk records H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, passing 366-34 on December 20, 2024; Mfume is listed as voting Yea.

Mfume voted for the bill that became the vehicle for 100% federal funding of Key Bridge reconstruction, showing concrete legislative support.

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Roll Call 517 | Bill Number: H.R.10545
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Congress.gov lists Mfume as sponsor of H.R. 7961, introduced April 11, 2024, to allow 100% federal cost-share emergency relief for Key Bridge reconstruction and approaches; the bill remained introduced and referred to committee.

Mfume introduced specific reconstruction-funding legislation, a concrete effort toward the promise, although that standalone bill did not itself become law.

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H.R.7961 - Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act
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Congress.gov records H.R. 10545 as passing the House and Senate and becoming Public Law 118-158 on December 21, 2024.

This confirms the legislative vehicle that included Key Bridge reconstruction funding became law, but it does not show the bridge itself was rebuilt.

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H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025
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