1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

The Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement has nearly tripled in cost. The original estimate was $1.8 billion. The Maryland Transportation Authority revised it to $4.3-5.2 billion in November 2025. Then in April 2026, the state dropped its primary contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure, after internal estimates reportedly reached $9 billion. The project is 100% federally funded, has no builder for its main construction phase, and will not open before late 2030. Six workers died when the bridge collapsed in March 2024. They deserve a safe replacement. But a project that has tripled in cost with no contractor and a completion date past the next presidential term needs real oversight. Investigate how a $1.8 billion project became a $9 billion liability. Federal taxpayers are paying every dollar. Congress has a responsibility to ensure this money is spent well.