MARYLAND (DC News Now) -- Congress released a spending package Tuesday that fully funds the rebuild and replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which collapsed earlier this year. The bridge collapsed early in the morning on March 26 after the DALI - a cargo ship that lost power - hit it. Six construction workers were killed in the collapse. It was estimated that the construction project would cost nearly $2 billion. Maryland officials applauded Congress's move to fund the repairs, ensuring taxpayers wouldn't bear the burden. Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown Gov. Wes Moore released the following statement, in part: The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge marked one of the darkest moments in Maryland history. But in the wake of that tragedy, our people rallied. We came together across all parts of society, from our local communities to national leadership. Congress’ decision to work together to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge marks a key moment in Maryland’s historic recovery and proves that moving in partnership isn’t just important – it is imperative for real progress. Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland "The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a national crisis, and meeting the moment would require an act of national unity," he wrote. U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) echoed Moore's sentiments. They released the following statement: Following the tragic collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore in March, we led a federal response that was both immediate and all-encompassing. Working alongside Governor Wes Moore, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, and Team Maryland, this all-hands-on-deck approach was necessary to face a catastrophe of the magnitude we experienced in Baltimore on March 26. Since that day, we have fought to deliver the full support of the federal government -- including 100 percent federal funding for the replacement of the bridge. With the inclusion in the Continuing Resolution of our Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act, Congress is now committed to covering the full cost of replacing the bridge. This will allow the bridge it to be built as quickly as possible. Our provision also ensures that the federal taxpayers will be reimbursed through proceeds from insurance payments and litigation taken on by the Department of Justice, the Maryland Attorney General and others. This legislation also includes critical funding for the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Fund to provide this project and others around the country with the resources they need. We were proud to work alongside the governor and Senate and House leadership to secure Congress’s recognition of the severity of this national disaster and the essential role the federal government should play in the response and the rebuilding.”    Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Senators (D-Md.) The legislation must be passed by Friday to avoid a government shutdown.