In CommitteeFiled May 15, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 15, 2026
Summary
The bill changes federal law so Amtrak may apply grant funds it receives toward the non‑federal share that many rail projects require. It applies to three specific grant programs and lets Amtrak count its own grant money instead of seeking additional state or private funds. The change is intended to give Amtrak more flexibility in financing its projects.
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