# 119-hr-8853: Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act

119-hr-8853, Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8853
- Congress: 119
- Title: Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-15
- Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would give Amtrak expanded flexibility to use federal grants and its own revenues as the non‑Federal share for major intercity rail grant programs.** It loosens what counts as a match so projects that involve Amtrak can be easier to fund and move faster. - Amtrak: Would be able to apply federal grant funds it receives and revenues like ticket sales toward non‑Federal match for projects, with the exception of funds awarded under the same program and subject to any attached conditions. - State and local partners: Could need less direct cash or outside matching funds when Amtrak is the grant recipient, which can make joint proposals more competitive. - Intercity rail projects: The change applies to three programs National Infrastructure Project Assistance, Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements, and the Federal‑State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail and may help speed projects on the National Network and the Northeast Corridor.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier Amtrak matching for rail projects: benefit, medium. If enacted, Amtrak would be allowed to use ticket sales and other revenues to meet the non‑Federal share for Federal‑State Partnership rail grants. For projects tied to the National Network or the Northeast Corridor, grant funds the Secretary gives to Amtrak for those networks would also count. Amt…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8853 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8853)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5862)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8853 (as of 2026-09-21).