Bill · S. 3728· Senate(119-S-3728)
Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 1/29/2026
- Last activity
- 1/29/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act'', aims to change how the Secretary of Transportation selects rail corridors. It specifically targets the Corridor Identification and Development Program. The bill seeks to remove the requirement for the Secretary to consider committed or anticipated non-Federal funding for long-distance intercity passenger rail routes. This change applies to any long-distance route corridor accepted into the program on or after October 1, 2023.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+5
The bill makes it easier to establish long-distance intercity passenger rail corridors by removing the need for non-federal funding matches.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
Increased rail connectivity can better link urban centers via long-distance corridors.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill aids the development of long-distance routes that can connect rural areas to major cities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of Funding Barriers for Long-Distance Rail: Under Section 2, the bill prevents the Secretary from requiring or considering committed or anticipated non-Federal funding for any part of the program involving long-distance intercity passenger rail corridors. This could benefit those advocating for long-distance rail by removing a financial requirement that currently exists for selecting these routes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text focuses solely on the modification of the consideration requirement for non-Federal funding and does not list any negative consequences or burdens.
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 Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+5Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 1/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon