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IndependentBill · H.R. 213· House(119-HR-213)

To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes.

Rep. Kiley
Age: 41 years
California
Introduced
1/6/2025
Last activity
1/7/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsored by
Kevin Kiley
Cosponsors
None
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to stop the use of Federal financial assistance for a specific high-speed rail development project in California. It focuses on a project that is the same or substantially similar to the one covered under Cooperative Agreement No. FR-HSR-0118-12-01-01. This agreement exists between the California High-Speed Rail Authority and the Federal Railroad Administration. The legislation was introduced by Mr. Kiley of California.

Yes

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5

    The bill prohibits the provision of federal financial assistance for a specific high-speed rail project in California.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    The bill redirects federal funds away from a specific large-scale rail project.

The opposite

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?-7

    The bill halts federal funding for a major high-speed rail development project in California.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?-5

    The termination of high-speed rail funding may negatively impact transit-dependent urban residents in California.