Provide federal funding to develop and expand a national high speed rail network across the United States.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with American High-Speed Rail Act?
The American High-Speed Rail Act, known as H.R. 9036, has been in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Ways and Means since May 25, 2026. These committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This bill follows a similar proposal from March 8, 2024, that did not advance past the subcommittee level.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by American High-Speed Rail Act (H.R. 9036 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7600 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7600 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Seth Moulton (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.