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- H.R.5947
H.R.5947: Invest in American Railroads Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 21, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 21, 2020
Bill Summary
Invest in American Railroads Act This bill revises and expands the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing program of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Specifically, the bill authorizes DOT to pay certain credit risk premiums for loans or loan guarantees; requires DOT to set aside at least $100 million for passenger rail projects in a given fiscal year; directs DOT to provide loans and loan guarantees to private entities with...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 24, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| Feb. 21, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Feb. 21, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Ann McLane Kuster (D-N.H.) |