Warrior Road Act
Summary
The Warrior Road Act aims to prioritize highway improvement projects that bolster national defense. It mandates the Secretary of Transportation to develop a priority listing of highway projects with civil defense aspects in each state, consulting with FEMA every two years. The Act also requires a report identifying highway projects promoting national defense, in consultation with the Secretary of War, and prioritizes funding for these projects.
Expected Effects
This act will likely shift transportation funding towards projects deemed important for national defense. States and metropolitan planning organizations will need to prioritize these projects to be eligible for federal funding. This could lead to improvements in infrastructure relevant to military transport and emergency response.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced infrastructure supporting national defense.
- Improved coordination between transportation and defense agencies.
- Prioritization of projects with civil defense applications.
- Potential for faster evacuation routes and improved emergency response.
- Increased focus on infrastructure resilience.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential shift in funding away from other critical infrastructure projects.
- Possible delays in non-defense related highway improvements.
- Risk of prioritizing projects based on defense needs over local community needs.
- Increased involvement of military considerations in civilian infrastructure planning.
- Potential for increased federal oversight of state transportation projects.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's provision for the common defense (Preamble). Article I, Section 8, grants Congress the power to provide for the common defense and to regulate commerce among the states, which can be interpreted to include infrastructure development. The Act's focus on national defense and interstate commerce supports its constitutional validity.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).