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Polar Express Act of 2026

7/1/2026, 8:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9088

The bill, titled "To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a rail route linking Alaska to the North American continental rail network, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 9088 on June 2, 2026. It aims to task the Secretary of Transportation with analyzing the feasibility of creating a rail route that would connect Alaska to the continental rail network in North America, among other objectives outlined in the bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9088

Bill HR 9088 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 2, 2026. Bill HR 9088 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 2, 2026.  Bill HR 9088's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of June 2, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9088

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 9088

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9088

Polar Express Act of 2026
Polar Express Act of 2026
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on the establishment of a rail route linking Alaska to the North American continental rail network, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9088

Nicholas J. Begich III
Nicholas J. Begich III
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