US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 4523Passed Origin Chamber

To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.

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Overview

This bill makes technical adjustments to Title 49 of the United States Code, which governs transportation. Specifically, it revises definitions and procedures related to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program, including loan guarantees and direct loans. The amendments clarify cost calculations, reference relevant statutes and laws, and update references to specific legislative acts.

Key provisions

Clarifies definitions related to loan guarantees and direct loans within the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program.
Updates references to relevant statutes and laws, such as the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act and the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021.
Modifies the way the cost of loans and loan guarantees are calculated.
Revises references to government-sponsored entities.
Updates citations to specific sections of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990.
Adjusts references to Public Laws, including 114-94 and 117-58.
Streamlines language related to actions by the Office of Management and Budget.
Modifies grant conditions related to the National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau.

Who is affected

Railroad companies
Government agencies involved in transportation financing
Federal credit unions

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Legislative history

11 recorded actions

Jul 17, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 17, 2025

Introduced in House

Jul 17, 2025

Introduced in House

Sep 10, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Sep 10, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Aug 31, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Aug 31, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Aug 31, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Aug 31, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4523.

Aug 31, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Aug 31, 2026House

Mr. Onder moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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8/31/2026HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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8/31/2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Aug 31, 2026HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Aug 31, 2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.

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