Bill · S. 1373· Senate(119-S-1373)
USRC Funding Eligibility Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Van Hollen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Union Station Redevelopment Corporation Funding Eligibility Act," aims to make the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation eligible for specific grants. It specifically targets the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program through the Department of Transportation. Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws regarding National Infrastructure Project Assistance Grants. It also includes changes to the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grants. Finally, the legislation amends the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grants.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+7
The bill directly funds rail and transit infrastructure through the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The bill focuses on the redevelopment of a major urban transit hub.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
Investing in major transit hubs like Union Station can drive long-term regional economic growth.
The opposite
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2
Providing 100% federal coverage for specific entities deviates from standard cost-sharing models.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill increases federal spending by allowing 100% federal coverage for specific projects.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases government outlays through full grant coverage.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Full Grant Coverage for Union Station Projects: Under Section 2(a)(2), the Federal share for BUILD grants awarded to the Union Station Redeفت Redevelopment Corporation shall be 100 percent. This ensures the corporation can access full funding for infrastructure investments.
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Infrastructure Project Assistance: Section 2(b) amends title 49 of the United States Code to include the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation in the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Grants, allowing for total project cost coverage of 100 percent.
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Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements: Section 2(c) modifies title 49 to include the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grants, specifying that the Federal share shall be 100 percent.
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Intercity Passenger Rail Support: Section 2(d) amends title 49 to include the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation in the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grants, allowing the corporation to receive awards totaling 100 percent of project costs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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 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-1Reduces National Debt-1
- 4/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
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