The bill addresses the urgent need for the replacement of the Fairfax bridge over the Carbon River on state route number 165, which was permanently closed in April 2025 due to severe structural deterioration. The bridge is historically significant and serves as the only access point for residents south of the bridge to reach the greater Washington state area and Mount Rainier National Park. The closure has forced residents to use logging roads over private land, leading to significant disruptions in their daily lives, including lengthy travel times for essential activities. Additionally, recent severe storms have further isolated these residents by closing temporary access roads.

The bill requests that the closure of the Fairfax bridge be classified as an emergency, allowing for expedited actions to replace the bridge. It proposes that the review process under the National Environmental Protection Act be conducted concurrently with the construction of the new bridge, rather than before it begins. Furthermore, the bill seeks to remove the current bridge from the historic register to facilitate a quicker replacement. Copies of this memorial will be sent to key federal officials, including the President and members of Congress from Washington state.