HR 1845 · 117th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

American High-Speed Rail Act

Introduced 2021-03-11· Sponsored by Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.(2021-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American High-Speed Rail Act This bill addresses high-speed rail corridor development in the United States, including by providing additional funding for high-speed rail corridor planning, and developing comprehensive, performance-based safety regulations and standards for all high-speed rail projects. The federal share of a project financed under this bill may be up to 100%. The Department of Transportation must prioritize financing capital projects in high-speed rail corridors with respect to which at least 20% of the project cost is funded through specified financial sources.…

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Cosponsors (11)

11 Democrats