What does Preamble of Modal Parity in Permitting Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The amendment aims to clarify the assistance available to recipients under chapter 53 of title 49. The clarified assistance pertains to the acquisition of real property interests.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Modal Parity in Permitting Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Modal Parity in Permitting Act'.

What does ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS. of Modal Parity in Permitting Act do?

This section amends Section 5323(q) of Title 49, United States Code, replacing references to 'right-of-way' with 'real property interests'. The heading of Section 5323(q) is changed from 'Corridor Preservation' to 'Real Property Interests'. Paragraph (1) of Section 5323(q) is modified to use 'real property interests' instead of 'right-of-way'. Section 5323(q) is updated to include the word 'acquired' after 'may use the'. Paragraph (2) of Section 5323(q) also replaces 'Right-of-way' with 'Real property interests'. The Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration must update FTA Circular 5010.1F and related guidance within six months of the Act's enactment to reflect these amendments.

What does PASSENGER RAIL PROJECT TRANSACTIONS. of Modal Parity in Permitting Act do?

This section amends Chapter 242 of Title 49, United States Code, by adding Section 24203, titled 'Passenger rail project transactions'. Recipients of financial assistance under chapters 229, 249, or 243 may use such assistance to acquire real property interests through purchase, lease, or other means. This acquisition can occur before or during the completion of environmental reviews for a project that may use the property. However, physical development or improvement of acquired real property interests is prohibited until all required environmental reviews are completed. A clerical amendment is included to update the analysis for chapter 242 to reflect the addition of Section 24203.

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Modal Parity in Permitting Act

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Dina Titus (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill broadens the types of property interests that recipients of federal transit funding can acquire for projects, shifting from a focus on 'right-of-way' to 'real property interests'.
It allows recipients of federal funding for passenger rail projects to acquire real property interests, such as through purchase or lease, even before environmental reviews are finalized.
The bill requires the Federal Transit Administration to update its guidance materials to align with the changes in terminology and permitted actions regarding real property acquisition.

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