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BRAIN TRAIN Act

USA117th CongressS-1852| Senate 
| Updated: 5/26/2021
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building Rail Across Intercity Networks To Ride Around Interior of the Nation Act or the BRAIN TRAIN Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. DOT may award competitive grants under the program to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than one year. In awarding grants, DOT must select high-performance rail projects (1) that are anticipated to result in significant improvements to intercity rail passenger service, (2) for which there is a high degree of confidence that the proposed projects are feasible and will result in the anticipated benefits, and (3) for which the level of the anticipated benefits compares favorably to the amount of federal funding requested. The federal share of the cost of a capital project shall not exceed 90% of the project's net capital cost.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4030
BRAIN TRAIN Act
May 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4474
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4030
    BRAIN TRAIN Act


  • May 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4474
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4474: BRAIN TRAIN Act
Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEconomic developmentEnergy efficiency and conservationRailroadsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

BRAIN TRAIN Act

USA117th CongressS-1852| Senate 
| Updated: 5/26/2021
Building Rail Across Intercity Networks To Ride Around Interior of the Nation Act or the BRAIN TRAIN Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish an intercity passenger rail service investment program to promote high-performance rail transportation options. DOT may award competitive grants under the program to finance capital projects for high-performance rail, including grants awarded in installments for projects lasting longer than one year. In awarding grants, DOT must select high-performance rail projects (1) that are anticipated to result in significant improvements to intercity rail passenger service, (2) for which there is a high degree of confidence that the proposed projects are feasible and will result in the anticipated benefits, and (3) for which the level of the anticipated benefits compares favorably to the amount of federal funding requested. The federal share of the cost of a capital project shall not exceed 90% of the project's net capital cost.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4030
BRAIN TRAIN Act
May 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4474
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4030
    BRAIN TRAIN Act


  • May 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4474
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4474: BRAIN TRAIN Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEconomic developmentEnergy efficiency and conservationRailroadsTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security