American High-Speed Rail Act: High-speed rail corridor development, technology improvements, and workforce protections.
The American High-Speed Rail Act amends the Federal Rail Administration to enhance high-speed rail corridor development, technology improvements, and workforce protections. It authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for high-speed rail corridor planning, technology improvements, and corridor development. The Act allows rail carriers to sell, grant easements, or lease real property to recipients of financial assistance, with certain tax exclusions. It mandates environmental reviews before authorizing federal funding for real property acquisitions.
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