HR 5805
High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill reauthorizes and updates a program that provides grants for the development of high-speed rail corridors. It directs the Department of Transportation to prioritize projects that use environmentally friendly rail equipment and those with a larger contribution from non-federal sources. The bill also requires the Department to set aside a significant portion of grant funds for projects where the federal contribution is less than 50% of the overall project cost. This legislation aims to encourage the expansion of high-speed rail while promoting sustainable practices and local investment.
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C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
Charlie Crist
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