SUPPORT-HIGH SPEED RAIL ACT
Summary
Expresses strong support for the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026 and commends Illinois congressional delegation members for their leadership as original cosponsors of this landmark legislation. Urges the United States Congress to advance and pass the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026 and to ensure that any federal surface transportation reauthorization package includes substantial, dedicated funding for high-speed and higher-speed rail development nationwide. Calls upon the Trump administration to include robust funding for high-speed rail in its federal budget proposals. Affirms support for the ongoing work of the Illinois High Speed Rail Commission and the Illinois Department of Transportation in developing a statewide high-speed rail plan. Recognizes this state-level planning effort represents the kind of serious groundwork that merits strong federal investment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; 018-000-000
lower
May 29, 2026
Introduced
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; Rep. Katie Stuart
lower
May 29, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges
lower
May 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rita Mayfield
DDemocratic
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