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BillHR 9036 · 119

American High-Speed Rail Act

Introduced
May 26, 2026
Cosponsors
50
Traction
0
Last Action
May 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds and establishes a high-speed rail system across the United States, improving transportation infrastructure. Requires the development of a national high-speed rail plan to connect major cities.

Sponsored By

Seth Moulton
Democrat · Massachusetts · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 26, 2026
  3. May 26, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects millions of Americans who rely on transportation, particularly those living in urban areas, by providing faster and more efficient travel options. Impacts the rail industry, construction workers, and local economies along the proposed rail routes.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
IntroducedMay 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.