Sandy Aid Bill Signed Into Law

On Tuesday – following Monday’s Senate passage– President Obama signed into law the $50.5 billion Hurricane Sandy Supplemental bill that passed the House over two weeks ago.  The vote on final passage was 62-36.  Before final passage, there was an amendment offered by Senator Lee (R-Utah) to offset the cost of the bill.  The Lee amendment required 60 votes to pass and failed by a vote of 35 – 62.  Along with the $9.7 billion in aid President Obama signed into law Jan. 6, federal aid for recovery from Hurricane Sandy now totals $60.4 billion. Here is a breakdown of funding for various construction accounts identified by AGC. For more information, please contact Sean O’Neill at (202) 547-8892 or oneills@agc.org.