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H.R. 1631 (109th)

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century

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Introduced

14 April 2005

Last action

3 February 2006 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.

Sponsors

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]

Subjects

Transport, Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Transport · Taxation

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Summary

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - Amends Federal rail transportation law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to designate high-speed rail infrastructure bonds if: (1) the bonds are issued by a State, or one or more of the States that have entered into an interstate compact under the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, or by such compact; (2) they are for financing projects that make a substantial contribution to providing the infrastructure required to complete a railroad passenger transportation corridor for high-speed intercity rail passenger service, or for projects for the Alaska Railroad; (3) for a railroad passenger transportation corridor design that includes the use of freight railroad rights-of-way, a written agreement exists between the applicant and the freight railroad regarding such use and other conditions are met; (4) the corridor design eliminates all existing railroad grade crossings that would impede high-speed rail operations; (5) the applicant agrees to comply with certain labor standards with respect to such project; and (6) the applicant agrees not to pay the principal or interest on the bonds using funds derived directly or indirectly from the Highway Trust Fund, except as permitted by existing law. Excludes the interest on such bonds from an individual's gross income. Requires any entity providing high-speed intercity passenger railroad transportation to negotiate over hiring and working conditions with the collective bargaining agent or agents of the employees of any existing rail passenger service it might be replacing. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain tax credits to holders of qualified high-speed rail infrastructure bonds. Makes corridor development activities (including the acquisition of locomotives, rolling stock, track, and signal equipment) eligible for Federal assistance. Amends specified Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary's authority to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for rail rehabilitation and improvement projects to State and local governments, interstate compacts, government sponsored authorities and corporations, railroads, and joint ventures that include at least one railroad.

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Timeline

  1. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 15 April 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 April 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 April 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 April 2005

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Railroads Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 November 2005

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 17, 2005.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 18 November 2005

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-314, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 18 November 2005

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-314, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 17 December 2005

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 31, 2005.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 31 December 2005

    Introduced

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 3, 2006.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 1 February 2006

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  15. 3 February 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 3 February 2006

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 109-314, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  17. 3 February 2006

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 109-314, Part II.

    Source: Committee

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