To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow Amtrak to use grant funds to satisfy non-Federal share requirements of certain grant programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by McClellan, Jennifer L. (Democrat-VA-4) · House · Introduced May 15, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill modifies federal law to allow Amtrak to use grant money it receives to help cover the local funding share (non-Federal match) required by other federal grant programs. Currently, Amtrak must find separate funding sources to meet these matching requirements, which can be a financial barrier to accessing available federal grants.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 15, 2026
In Committee
May 15, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
McClellan, Jennifer L.
Independent · VA-4
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