My American High-Speed Rail Act proposes a transformative $205 billion investment to build a nationwide high-speed rail network.
Propose a $205 billion American High-Speed Rail Act to build a nationwide high-speed rail network.
Occurrences
re-introduced the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026... The bill authorizes up to $41 billion annually over five years to build a world-class high-speed passenger rail system.
Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today re-introduced the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026, a landmark piece of legislation that represents a generational investment in America’s infrastructure, economy, and future.
I am the proud author of the American High-Speed Rail Act, which would invest $205 billion into high-speed rail, create at least 2.6 million direct American jobs over five years, and provide Americans with a new travel option that is much faster and safer than driving, cleaner than flying, and is never delayed by weather.
Moulton Re-Introduces American High Speed Rail Act, Calling for $41 Billion Annual Investment to Build America’s Rail Future
Evidence
Congress.gov records H.R.7600 as the American High-Speed Rail Act, sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton and introduced on March 8, 2024. The bill's status is Introduced, with referral to the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee on March 9, 2024.
The introduced bill says it may be cited as the American High-Speed Rail Act. Its authorization section provides $3 billion yearly for planning, $3 billion yearly for technology improvements, and $35 billion yearly for corridor development for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
GovInfo's official introduced bill PDF identifies H.R.7600, introduced by Mr. Moulton on March 8, 2024, as a bill to provide for high-speed rail corridor development. It also includes the American High-Speed Rail Act short title.
Moulton's official issues page says he is the author of the American High-Speed Rail Act, which would invest $205 billion in high-speed rail and create at least 2.6 million direct jobs over five years.
Moulton's office announced that he re-introduced the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026, authorizing up to $41 billion annually over five years to build a world-class high-speed passenger rail system.
Assessments
Moulton fulfilled the promise in the House term following the 2022 election by sponsoring and introducing H.R.7600, the American High-Speed Rail Act, on March 8, 2024. The introduced bill authorized $3 billion per year for planning, $3 billion per year for technology improvements, and $35 billion per year for corridor development for fiscal years 2024-2028, totaling $205 billion over five years. Because the promise was to propose the Act, formal introduction of the bill by Moulton counts as delivery during the same federal term.