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Interstate Rail Compacts Advancement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3090| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (5)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Interstate Rail Compacts Advancement Act of 2021 This bill establishes a grant program and makes other changes to support interstate rail compacts with improving and enhancing intercity passenger rail transportation systems. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must award up to 10 matching grants each fiscal year to interstate rail compacts or commissions for administrative costs related to the compact. In awarding the grants, DOT must consider (1) the amount of funding from and participation of railroads and other stakeholders, (2) whether the compact seeks to restore routes formerly operated by Amtrak, and (3) other factors. Additionally, DOT must give preference to compacts that are initiating, restoring, or enhancing intercity rail passenger transportation. Further, DOT must publish on its website a list of interstate rail compacts, as well as annuallly updated information for the public about how states may establish compacts. The bill also repeals a prohibition on the use of funds made available for Amtrak to carry out interstate rail compacts.
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Timeline
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • May 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Interstate Rail Compacts Advancement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3090| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
Interstate Rail Compacts Advancement Act of 2021 This bill establishes a grant program and makes other changes to support interstate rail compacts with improving and enhancing intercity passenger rail transportation systems. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must award up to 10 matching grants each fiscal year to interstate rail compacts or commissions for administrative costs related to the compact. In awarding the grants, DOT must consider (1) the amount of funding from and participation of railroads and other stakeholders, (2) whether the compact seeks to restore routes formerly operated by Amtrak, and (3) other factors. Additionally, DOT must give preference to compacts that are initiating, restoring, or enhancing intercity rail passenger transportation. Further, DOT must publish on its website a list of interstate rail compacts, as well as annuallly updated information for the public about how states may establish compacts. The bill also repeals a prohibition on the use of funds made available for Amtrak to carry out interstate rail compacts.
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Timeline
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • May 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (5)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted