H.R.8853

Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act

Introduced·5/15/26

Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act allows Amtrak to use grant funds for non-Federal share requirements of certain grant programs.

The Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act amends title 49 of the United States Code to allow Amtrak to use grant funds to satisfy non-Federal share requirements of certain grant programs. This includes using grant funds for activities associated with the National Network and the Northeast Corridor. The bill also specifies that any Federal grant funds used by Amtrak may not be treated as Federal assistance for certain purposes.

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Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
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History

May 15

House

Introduced in House

May 15

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.