Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Strengthen and Restore the Nation’s Long-Distance Passenger Rail Network.

What is S. 3728?

S. 3728 is a bipartisan bill introduced by Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR).

The bill clarifies that a non-federal match is not required for long-distance corridors participating in the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development Program.

This is a program clarity issue, not special treatment for any one corridor.

Latest news: The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) welcomes the introduction of S. 3728, the Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and co-sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Read the official announcement: Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Strengthen and Restore the Nation’s Long-Distance Passenger Rail Network.

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