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H.R. 1939 (105th)

Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act of 1997

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Introduced

17 June 1997

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

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21 August 2025

Summary

Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act of 1997 - Amends Federal railroad law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to provide not more than $5 billion in direct loans and loan guarantees to State and local governments, government sponsored authorities and corporations, and railroad carriers to: (1) acquire, improve, or rehabilitate existing rail equipment or facilities, or establish new railroad facilities; or (2) refinance outstanding debt incurred in carrying out such activities. Sets forth specified conditions and eligibility requirements for such loans.

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