S.3728

The Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act removes the requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to consider non-Federal funding for.

The Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act modifies the Corridor Identification and Development Program by removing the requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to consider committed or anticipated non-Federal funding for long-distance intercity passenger rail routes. This change applies to any long-distance route corridor accepted into the program on or after October 1, 2023. The bill aims to streamline the selection process for these rail corridors by focusing solely on federal funding considerations.