Bill · H.R. 2792· House(119-HR-2792)
USRC Funding Eligibility Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Union Station Redevelopment Corporation Funding Eligibility Act,'' aims to make the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation eligible for specific federal grants. It specifically targets the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program through the Department of Transportation. The legislation also amends title 49 of the United States Code to include the corporation in several grant programs. These changes include updates to National Infrastructure Project Assistance Grants and Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grants. Additionally, it amends the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grants. For these specific programs, the bill sets the Federal share at 100 percent of total eligible project costs.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+7
The bill specifically funds rail and national infrastructure projects to enhance transit capabilities.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The focus on Union Station directly benefits urban commuters and residents.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
Investing in major transportation hubs like Union Station can stimulate regional and national economic activity.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill increases federal spending by mandating a 100 percent federal share for specific grants.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill increases government spending via full federal funding for the corporation's projects.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2
The bill commits the federal government to full funding of project costs, which increases fiscal obligations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Union Station Redevelopment Corporation: The bill makes the corporation eligible for BUILD grants, which are described as the program for national infrastructure investments (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Full Federal Funding for Infrastructure Projects: The bill mandates that the Federal share for BUILD grants awarded to the corporation shall be 100 percent (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Access to National Infrastructure Project Assistance: Through amendments to title 49, the corporation is added as an eligible entity for National Infrastructure Project Assistance Grants (Section 2(b)(1)(D)).
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Full Funding for National Infrastructure Projects: For projects awarded to the corporation under the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program, the total amount awarded shall be 100 percent of the total eligible project costs (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Access to Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grants: The bill adds the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation as an eligible entity for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grants (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Full Funding for Rail Infrastructure and Safety: With respect to the corporation, the Federal share for these specific grants shall be 100 percent (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Access to Intercity Passenger Rail Grants: The bill adds the corporation to the list of entities eligible for the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grants (Section 2(d)(1)(D)).
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Full Funding for Passenger Rail Projects: The total amount awarded for a project under this program awarded to the corporation shall be 100 percent (Section 2(d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Business Owners+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Students+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+7Reduces Carbon Emissions+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2
- 4/9/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E303)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Introduced in House
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