ADAPT Assets Act Accelerating Demonstration Approaches for Protecting...
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for demonstration projects that make critical transportation infrastructure resilient to natural hazards, and for other purposes.
This bill proposes to create a grant program for projects aimed at making critical transportation infrastructure more resilient to natural hazards. The Secretary of Transportation would establish this program, offering funds to states and local governments for demonstration projects. These projects would focus on improving the durability of roads, bridges, and other key transportation systems against events like hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes.
The bill would affect states, local governments, and the private sector involved in transportation infrastructure. By funding demonstration projects, it aims to develop and test innovative solutions to protect these assets, ultimately benefiting communities by ensuring safer and more reliable transportation systems.
HB8653 was introduced on May 4, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. This marks the beginning of its legislative journey, where it will undergo review, potential amendments, and hearings before it can move forward in the legislative process.
