House Bill 5805
116th Congress(2019-2020)
High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5805
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020
This bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2024 the high-speed rail corridor development competitive grant program of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
In awarding grants, the bill requires DOT to prioritize (1) projects that involve the purchase of electrified next generation passenger rail equipment, and (2) applications for projects that provide for a greater non-federal share of the cost of such projects.
DOT must also for each fiscal year set aside 50% of funds for projects with a federal share that does not exceed 50% of the project net capital cost.
February 7, 2020
02/07/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/07/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:26:26 AM