Continue supporting the construction of a stronger and safer Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco.

We will continue to do all we can to support the construction of a stronger and safer bridge over the Patapsco.

The statement commits to continued support for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

[2026-04-28] Maryland Delegation Members Statement on Key Bridge...
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The MDTA newsroom says the agency is carrying out essential design and construction activities for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. Its latest update says MDTA hosted an in-person industry forum on June 18, 2026 focused on the upcoming procurement for the main span and marine approaches, and the site lists spring 2026 work including offsite material fabrication, permanent pile installation, and trestle construction.

Official state rebuild updates show active procurement and construction work continuing on the Key Bridge replacement, which is consistent with ongoing support but not full completion.

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Key Bridge Rebuild Newsroom
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The enacted law provided $8.086 billion for FHWA Emergency Relief and made the federal share 100% for responding to Dali damage to the Francis Scott Key Bridge, including reconstruction of the bridge and approaches.

Congress enacted full federal Emergency Relief cost-share authority for Key Bridge reconstruction during Ivey's House term, materially supporting the rebuild funding goal.

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Public Law 118-158, American Relief Act, 2025
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The House Clerk records H.R. 10545 as passed, 366-34, and lists Rep. Ivey, Democrat of Maryland, voting Yea.

Ivey personally voted for the enacted funding vehicle that included the Key Bridge 100% federal reconstruction cost-share, showing concrete support in office.

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Roll Call 517, H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025
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Congress.gov summarizes H.R. 7961 as allowing 100% federal cost-share for emergency relief funds responding to Dali damage to the Francis Scott Key Bridge, including reconstruction.

Before final enactment through another bill, a Maryland delegation-backed House bill advanced the same federal funding policy, though H.R. 7961 itself remained only introduced/referred.

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H.R.7961 - Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act
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MDTA's design page says the rebuilt bridge will meet Interstate standards, use a longer cable-stayed main span, provide 230 feet of clearance, and include modern pier protection structures.

The replacement design directly addresses the promise's stronger and safer elements, but the bridge was not yet complete as of the assessment date.

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Key Bridge Rebuild - Design
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The project construction page reports permanent foundation pile installation, temporary trestle construction, completed land demolition, and a test pile program completed in February 2026.

Official project updates show construction and pre-construction work actively underway during Ivey's term, supporting partial fulfillment rather than completion.

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Key Bridge Rebuild - Construction
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MDTA said it was working with FHWA to advance the rebuild, estimated cost at $4.3-$5.2 billion, and anticipated opening to traffic in late 2030.

The rebuild is progressing with federal-state coordination and safer design features, but the late-2030 opening estimate means the construction promise was not fully delivered by July 2026.

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Maryland Transportation Authority Releases Updated Estimates for Cost Range and Schedule for Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild
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The project newsroom listed June 2026 industry forum activity, May 2026 announcements of four construction procurements, and an April 2026 contractor off-ramp notice.

As of mid-2026, procurement and project-management activity was continuing, which supports ongoing partial fulfillment but also shows the rebuild remained unfinished.

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Key Bridge Rebuild Newsroom
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AP reported that Maryland's congressional delegation planned legislation to make clear the federal government would fully cover rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Reputable contemporaneous reporting corroborates that Maryland federal lawmakers pursued full federal bridge replacement funding shortly after the collapse, though official sources better prove enactment and Ivey's vote.

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Maryland lawmakers say coming bill will clarify that feds fully pay for replacing Baltimore bridge
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