Polar Express Act of 2026

This bill would require the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to begin a study within 180 days on whether a rail route could link Alaska to the North American rail network in the continental United States. The route would be called the "Polar Express." The Secretary would decide the study's scope and methods and could consult federal, state, Tribal, local, and foreign governments and others. Within 2 years of starting the study, the Secretary would report results and any recommendations to specific House and Senate committees. The bill states that it does not authorize building the rail route or commit federal funds to build it.

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Sponsors

• Nicholas J. Begich III Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors