American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026

This bill would require the Federal Railroad Administration to study whether passenger and freight rail lines across the United States could be powered by electricity. The study would list existing and planned rail corridors, how each rail system is powered, and its railroad class, and would identify segments where electrification or clean rail technologies could be used. The agency would consult with railroad owners and operators and with state, local, Tribal, District of Columbia, and territorial governments, and would use existing resources to limit spending. It would send Congress a progress report within 1 year and a final report within 1 year after that.

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Sponsors

• Donald S. Beyer, Jr. Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors