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Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3318

Bill 117 HR 3318, also known as the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act, aims to provide funding and support for the rehabilitation and improvement of railroad infrastructure in the United States. The bill seeks to address the current challenges facing the railroad industry, such as aging infrastructure and the need for modernization.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program, which would provide loans and loan guarantees to railroad companies for the purpose of upgrading their infrastructure. This program would help to incentivize investment in railroad projects and promote the growth and efficiency of the industry.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure that the RRIF program is accessible to a wide range of railroad companies, including small and minority-owned businesses. This is intended to promote equity and diversity within the industry and ensure that all companies have the opportunity to benefit from the program. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3318 represents a bipartisan effort to support and strengthen the railroad industry in the United States. By providing funding and support for infrastructure improvements, the bill aims to promote economic growth, job creation, and increased efficiency within the industry.

Congressional Summary of HR 3318

Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to refund credit risk premiums under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan program upon the satisfaction of a loan's obligations.

Current Status of Bill HR 3318

Bill HR 3318 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2021. Bill HR 3318 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2021.  Bill HR 3318's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. as of May 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3318

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3318

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Interest, dividends, interest rates
- Railroads
- Transportation programs funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3318

Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act
To require the Secretary of Transportation to repay the credit risk premiums paid with respect to certain railroad infrastructure loans after the obligations attached to such loans have been satisfied.
Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Equity Act

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