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HR3232119th CongressWALLET

Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Reauthorization Act

Sponsored By: Representative Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

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Summary

Reauthorizes multi-year federal funding for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail. It would set a clear authorization level for grant funding and let the Secretary reserve a small share for project oversight each year.

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  • States and local project sponsors: Provides a predictable federal funding target that can help planning and long-term project timelines for intercity rail improvements.
  • Intercity rail projects and riders: Expands the federal grant pool available to support infrastructure work, service expansion, and related projects that connect cities.
  • Department of Transportation and grant administrators: Allows the Secretary to use up to 2% of the authorized funds each year for project management oversight of grant programs, supporting administration and delivery of those grants.

*Would authorize $7.5 billion per fiscal year from 2027 through 2031, totaling $37.5 billion in potential federal funding with up to 2% each year reserved for project management oversight.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More funding for intercity passenger rail

The bill would authorize $7.5 billion each year for intercity passenger rail grants for fiscal years 2027–2031. The money would stay available until it is spent. The Secretary could use up to 2% each year for project management oversight across Title 49 grant programs. States, Amtrak, and local agencies could seek grants. Riders and communities could see improved service if projects get funded.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

TN • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 5/7/2025

  • Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 5/7/2025

  • Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/9/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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