Maryland lawmakers plan to introduce a bill for the federal government to fully cover Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction, with recovered funds reimbursing federal taxpayers.

Maryland lawmakers plan to introduce a bill clarifying the federal government will fully cover Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction, with any recovered funds reimbursing federal taxpayers. Typically, the feds pay 90% for disaster-damaged interstate highways & bridges, with states covering 10%. Lawmakers held a closed-door briefing before announcing the legislation. (400 characters)