Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act

This bill would change federal rail grant rules so Amtrak can use certain other federal grant money to cover the share of project costs that normally must come from non-federal sources. It applies to three programs: National Infrastructure Project Assistance grants, Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grants, and Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grants. Under the partnership program, Amtrak could meet its share using ticket and other revenues, or grant funds it received for the National Network or the Northeast Corridor, depending on where the project is. For the national infrastructure program, Amtrak's involvement in the activity could not be limited to money alone.

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Sponsors

• Jennifer L. McClellan Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors