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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

Summary of Bill HR 213

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 213

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 213

Bill HR 213 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 6, 2025. Bill HR 213 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 6, 2025.  Bill HR 213's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of January 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 213

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 213

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 213

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.
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.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 213

Kevin Kiley
Kevin Kiley
CaliforniaRepublican

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