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A bill to establish a State rail formula grant program, to direct Federal Railroad Administration to create a Green Railroads Fund, to expand passenger rail programs, to address air quality concerns, to establish rail workforce training centers, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill S 5569
Bill 118 s 5569, also known as the State Rail Formula Grant Program Act, is a piece of legislation aimed at improving the nation's rail infrastructure and expanding passenger rail programs. The bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration to create a Green Railroads Fund, which will provide funding for environmentally friendly rail projects.
In addition to establishing the State Rail Formula Grant Program and the Green Railroads Fund, the bill also addresses air quality concerns related to rail transportation. It includes provisions for reducing emissions and promoting cleaner technologies in the rail industry.
Furthermore, the bill establishes rail workforce training centers to ensure that workers in the rail industry have the necessary skills and training to meet the demands of a modern rail system. This will help create job opportunities and support economic growth in communities that rely on rail transportation. Overall, Bill 118 s 5569 aims to modernize and improve the nation's rail infrastructure, promote environmentally sustainable practices in the rail industry, and support the growth of passenger rail programs.
In addition to establishing the State Rail Formula Grant Program and the Green Railroads Fund, the bill also addresses air quality concerns related to rail transportation. It includes provisions for reducing emissions and promoting cleaner technologies in the rail industry.
Furthermore, the bill establishes rail workforce training centers to ensure that workers in the rail industry have the necessary skills and training to meet the demands of a modern rail system. This will help create job opportunities and support economic growth in communities that rely on rail transportation. Overall, Bill 118 s 5569 aims to modernize and improve the nation's rail infrastructure, promote environmentally sustainable practices in the rail industry, and support the growth of passenger rail programs.
Current Status of Bill S 5569
Bill S 5569 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2024. Bill S 5569 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2024. Bill S 5569's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5569
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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