To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes.

2/4/2025, 1:07 PM

This bill prohibits the state of California from receiving federal funds for a high-speed rail corridor development project. Specifically, the prohibition applies to a project in California that is the same or substantially similar to the project that is the subject of an FY2010 cooperative agreement entered into on November 18, 2011, between the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

As background, CHSRA has received various federal grants for the California High-Speed Rail program, a project led by the state of California with the goal of implementing a high-speed rail system capable of speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The FRA terminated the specific FY2010 cooperative agreement on May 16, 2019.

Bill 119 HR 213, also known as the "High-Speed Rail Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the use of Federal financial assistance for a specific high-speed rail development project in California. The bill is intended to halt funding for the California High-Speed Rail project, which has faced numerous challenges and controversies since its inception.

The bill prohibits any Federal funds from being used to support the high-speed rail project in California. This includes funds from the Department of Transportation, as well as any other Federal agency that provides financial assistance for transportation projects.

Supporters of the bill argue that the California High-Speed Rail project has been plagued by cost overruns, delays, and mismanagement. They believe that Federal funds should not be used to support a project that has failed to meet its original goals and objectives. Opponents of the bill argue that the California High-Speed Rail project is an important infrastructure project that will create jobs, reduce traffic congestion, and improve transportation options in the state. They believe that Federal funding is necessary to complete the project and ensure its success. Overall, Bill 119 HR 213 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the future of high-speed rail in the United States. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed into law and what impact it will have on the California High-Speed Rail project.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 213

Introduced on
2025-01-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill prohibits the state of California from receiving federal funds for a high-speed rail corridor development project. Specifically, the prohibition applies to a project in California that is the same or substantially similar to the project that is the subject of an FY2010 cooperative agreement entered into on November 18, 2011, between the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

As background, CHSRA has received various federal grants for the California High-Speed Rail program, a project led by the state of California with the goal of implementing a high-speed rail system capable of speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The FRA terminated the specific FY2010 cooperative agreement on May 16, 2019.

Bill 119 HR 213, also known as the "High-Speed Rail Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the use of Federal financial assistance for a specific high-speed rail development project in California. The bill is intended to halt funding for the California High-Speed Rail project, which has faced numerous challenges and controversies since its inception.

The bill prohibits any Federal funds from being used to support the high-speed rail project in California. This includes funds from the Department of Transportation, as well as any other Federal agency that provides financial assistance for transportation projects.

Supporters of the bill argue that the California High-Speed Rail project has been plagued by cost overruns, delays, and mismanagement. They believe that Federal funds should not be used to support a project that has failed to meet its original goals and objectives. Opponents of the bill argue that the California High-Speed Rail project is an important infrastructure project that will create jobs, reduce traffic congestion, and improve transportation options in the state. They believe that Federal funding is necessary to complete the project and ensure its success. Overall, Bill 119 HR 213 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the future of high-speed rail in the United States. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed into law and what impact it will have on the California High-Speed Rail project.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

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Latest Summary2/6/2025

This bill prohibits the state of California from receiving federal funds for a high-speed rail corridor development project. Specifically, the prohibition applies to a project in California that is the same or substantially similar to th...


Latest Action1/6/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.