What does Preamble of American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires the Federal Railroad Administration to study rail electrification The study focuses on implementation across the United States The bill has other purposes beyond the rail electrification study

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026

What does STUDY ON RAIL ELECTRIFICATION. of American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct a study on the feasibility of rail electrification across the United States. The study must identify existing and planned rail corridors, the power source for each rail system within those corridors, and the classification of each rail system (Class I, II, or III). The study will also identify segments where rail electrification or other clean rail technologies may be feasible. The Administrator is required to consult with various stakeholders, including railroad owners, state and local governments, Tribes, and the District of Columbia. The FRA should utilize existing resources to minimize study expenditures. The Administrator must submit an initial progress report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment, followed by a final report one year later.

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American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/9/2026 · Introduced: 6/9/2026

Author: Donald Beyer (D-VA)

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The Federal Railroad Administration will conduct a study to assess the feasibility of rail electrification across the United States, identifying rail corridors, power sources, and potential electrification segments.
The study will involve consultation with railroad owners, state and local governments, Tribes, and the District of Columbia.
The Federal Railroad Administration must submit progress and final reports to Congress within one and two years of the Act's enactment, respectively.

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