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To direct the Surface Transportation Board to require any high-speed rail project to acquire all land for the project before starting construction, and for other purposes.
12/30/2022, 3:33 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6365
Bill 117 hr 6365, also known as the "High-Speed Rail Land Acquisition Act," aims to address the issue of land acquisition for high-speed rail projects in the United States. The bill directs the Surface Transportation Board to mandate that any high-speed rail project must acquire all necessary land for the project before beginning construction.
The purpose of this requirement is to streamline the process of land acquisition for high-speed rail projects and to ensure that all necessary land is secured before construction begins. This is intended to prevent delays and complications that can arise when land acquisition is not completed in advance.
In addition to the requirement for land acquisition, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to high-speed rail projects. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided, but may include provisions related to funding, oversight, or other aspects of high-speed rail development. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6365 seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of high-speed rail projects in the United States by ensuring that all necessary land is acquired before construction begins. This could potentially lead to smoother project implementation and reduced costs and delays.
The purpose of this requirement is to streamline the process of land acquisition for high-speed rail projects and to ensure that all necessary land is secured before construction begins. This is intended to prevent delays and complications that can arise when land acquisition is not completed in advance.
In addition to the requirement for land acquisition, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to high-speed rail projects. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided, but may include provisions related to funding, oversight, or other aspects of high-speed rail development. Overall, Bill 117 hr 6365 seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of high-speed rail projects in the United States by ensuring that all necessary land is acquired before construction begins. This could potentially lead to smoother project implementation and reduced costs and delays.
Congressional Summary of HR 6365
This bill prohibits the Surface Transportation Board from approving a high-speed passenger railroad or magnetic levitation system project unless the project has a distance of at least 10 miles and the land needed for the project is acquired.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6365
Bill HR 6365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2022. Bill HR 6365 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2022. Bill HR 6365's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. as of January 11, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6365
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6365
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6365
To direct the Surface Transportation Board to require any high-speed rail project to acquire all land for the project before starting construction, and for other purposes.
To direct the Surface Transportation Board to require any high-speed rail project to acquire all land for the project before starting construction, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6365
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