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S 5569 United States Senate · 118th Congress

All Aboard Act of 2024

The All Aboard Act of 2024 provides $53.5 billion in federal funding over five years to support the electrification and expansion of passenger rail systems across the United States. It establishes a $3.5 billion formula grant program for states to develop rail infrastructure and plans, a $50 billion Green Railroads Fund for electrification projects, and additional funding for Amtrak. The bill sets specific emissions goals including achieving zero emissions for 50% of all trains by 2030 and all new trains by 2035, with priority given to projects benefiting environmental justice communities. It also includes workforce development requirements to train rail workers for new zero-emission technologies and transition plans for existing rail workers.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates $50B Green Railroads Fund for rail electrification and sets 2030 zero-emission goals, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds rail electrification via $50B Green Railroads Fund with 2030 zero-emission targets, directly reducing transport emissions and promoting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides $53.5B for rail electrification, infrastructure expansion, and Amtrak funding, directly advancing public transit infrastructure and sustainable transportation goals.95% confidence
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 17, 2024 Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Dec 17, 2024
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Edward J. Markey
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