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All Aboard Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2520| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "All Aboard Act of 2025" proposes a comprehensive overhaul and expansion of the United States rail system, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and modernization. It establishes a new State rail formula grant program to provide $3.5 billion over five years, enabling states to develop rail plans, operate services, and maintain or expand infrastructure. A key goal of these grants is to support the transition to zero-emission locomotives by 2047 , with interim targets including 50 percent zero-emission trains by 2030 and all new trains by 2035. The bill also creates a Green Railroads Fund , authorizing $50 billion over five years for competitive grants to eligible entities for electrified rail operations. These grants will fund projects such as installing electrification infrastructure, purchasing electric rolling stock, and rebuilding existing locomotives for electrification, prioritizing those that reduce air pollution in environmental justice communities and expand high-performance passenger rail. Applications for these funds require robust public engagement, environmental impact plans, and detailed workforce transition strategies, including commitments to project labor agreements and local hiring. Significant investments are directed towards passenger rail expansion , with $80 billion authorized for the Federal-State Intercity Partnership program and $30 billion for Amtrak, including $5 billion specifically for climate resiliency improvements. The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) program receives $30 billion, with expanded eligibility for Class I railroads undertaking electrification projects and new eligible activities focused on zero-emission infrastructure. Additionally, $10 billion is allocated for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program and $1 billion for the Restoration and Enhancement Program. To address environmental concerns, the bill authorizes $500 million for an EPA-administered rail air pollution grant program targeting emissions from railyards. Furthermore, it mandates labor protections, including prevailing wage requirements for projects, and establishes Passenger Rail and Freight Rail Workforce Training Centers with $500 million in funding. These centers will develop standards-based training, apprenticeship programs, and curricula for new rail technologies, ensuring a skilled workforce for the modernized rail system.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5569
All Aboard Act of 2024
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-769
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5569
    All Aboard Act of 2024


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-769
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4790: All Aboard Act of 2025

All Aboard Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2520| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
The "All Aboard Act of 2025" proposes a comprehensive overhaul and expansion of the United States rail system, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and modernization. It establishes a new State rail formula grant program to provide $3.5 billion over five years, enabling states to develop rail plans, operate services, and maintain or expand infrastructure. A key goal of these grants is to support the transition to zero-emission locomotives by 2047 , with interim targets including 50 percent zero-emission trains by 2030 and all new trains by 2035. The bill also creates a Green Railroads Fund , authorizing $50 billion over five years for competitive grants to eligible entities for electrified rail operations. These grants will fund projects such as installing electrification infrastructure, purchasing electric rolling stock, and rebuilding existing locomotives for electrification, prioritizing those that reduce air pollution in environmental justice communities and expand high-performance passenger rail. Applications for these funds require robust public engagement, environmental impact plans, and detailed workforce transition strategies, including commitments to project labor agreements and local hiring. Significant investments are directed towards passenger rail expansion , with $80 billion authorized for the Federal-State Intercity Partnership program and $30 billion for Amtrak, including $5 billion specifically for climate resiliency improvements. The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) program receives $30 billion, with expanded eligibility for Class I railroads undertaking electrification projects and new eligible activities focused on zero-emission infrastructure. Additionally, $10 billion is allocated for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program and $1 billion for the Restoration and Enhancement Program. To address environmental concerns, the bill authorizes $500 million for an EPA-administered rail air pollution grant program targeting emissions from railyards. Furthermore, it mandates labor protections, including prevailing wage requirements for projects, and establishes Passenger Rail and Freight Rail Workforce Training Centers with $500 million in funding. These centers will develop standards-based training, apprenticeship programs, and curricula for new rail technologies, ensuring a skilled workforce for the modernized rail system.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5569
All Aboard Act of 2024
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-769
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5569
    All Aboard Act of 2024


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-769
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (10)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4790: All Aboard Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted