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HR 9181 United States House · 119th Congress

Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026

The Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026 directs the Federal Railroad Administration to launch a pilot program exploring how trains can switch between different power sources like batteries, electricity, hydrogen, and diesel. The bill requires the agency to research these technologies, design rail cars that allow for easy power source changes, and test these designs through demonstration projects. Additionally, the Administrator must study locations where trains currently need to change power sources due to limitations and report the findings to Congress within one year of the law's enactment.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy diversification by funding research into multiple power sources including renewables like hydrogen and electricity for rail.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes clean energy adoption in rail by enabling multi-fuel vehicles, reducing reliance on diesel and lowering emissions.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds research and pilot programs for advanced rail power technologies, directly advancing innovation in transportation technology.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs FRA to launch a pilot program for flexible rail power sources, enhancing transportation infrastructure and promoting sustainable rail technology.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 8, 2026 Last action Jun 8, 2026
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Jun 8, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
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Jun 8, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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Photo of Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
DDemocratic
VA
8
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Photo of Darren Soto
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
FL
9
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Photo of Kathy Castor
Kathy Castor
DDemocratic
FL
14
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Photo of Valerie P. Foushee
Valerie P. Foushee
DDemocratic
NC
4