Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4790

House Bill Would Require 50% Zero-Emission Trains by 2030, Fund $5M Per State for Rail

All Aboard Act of 2025

8 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

Creates a new state-by-state rail funding program, including at least $5 million per state each year for 5 years.
From policy text
“ensure that each State receives not less than $5,000,000, annually over a 5-year period;”
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Sets major goals to cut train pollution over time, including 50% zero-emission trains by 2030 and all locomotives by 2047.
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“to achieve zero emissions for-- (A) 50 percent of all trains by 2030; (B) all new trains by 2035; and (C) all locomotives by 2047;”
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Creates a large competitive “Green Railroads Fund” to help build electric rail lines, upgrade rail yards, and buy electric trains.
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“The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, may award competitive grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to enable or improve electrified rail operations.”
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Puts big money into expanding passenger rail and improving safety, including funds for Amtrak, rail crossings, and rail upgrades.
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“There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the Federal-State Intercity Partnership program $80,000,000,000 for the 5-year period beginning on October 1, 2025.”
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Adds worker-focused rules: training centers, wage protections on projects, and job transition plans when rail systems electrify.
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“All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction, alternation, or repair work carried out, in whole or in part, with assistance made available under this Act shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(1)

Union Member

Neutral

Milestones

3 milestones3 actions

Jul 30, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Jul 29, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jul 29, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

2025-10-01

State rail formula grants become available to States (minimum $5,000,000 per State per year)

States can start hiring staff, writing rail plans, supporting service, and preparing bigger grant applications, which is the first step toward more train service.

2025-10-01

Green Railroads Fund competitive grant program can begin awarding money

Public agencies, railroads, tribes, utilities, and partners can apply for funding to electrify corridors and yards and buy electric trains/locomotives, but awards depend on program rollout and project readiness.

2025-10-01

Expanded passenger rail grant funding pots can start being used for new or upgraded corridors

More rail projects can move from planning into design and construction, which is what eventually improves schedules, speed, and reliability for riders.

2025-10-01

EPA rail air pollution grant program funding can start flowing

Areas near railyards may see projects to monitor and reduce pollution, depending on where grants are awarded.

2025-10-01

Rail workforce training programs can begin ramping up with new funding

Workers and job-seekers could see more training slots tied to passenger and freight rail jobs, especially around new technology like electric trains.

Over the next several years after funding starts

More protected devices (like gates and warning systems) are installed at rail-highway crossings using set-aside funds

Drivers and pedestrians could face fewer dangerous crossings and fewer delays from incidents, but timing depends on state project schedules.

Related News

2 articles

Trains Magazine·8 months ago

Bill to support rail electrification reintroduced in Congress

Senator Edward Markey and Rep. Chris Deluzio reintroduced the All Aboard Act, a $200 billion proposal to expand passenger rail and establish a $50 billion Green Railroads Fund for electrification and zero-emission upgrades over five years.

New York Times·12 months ago

After a Slow Start, High-Speed Rail Might Finally Arrive in America

The article discusses the shifting landscape for American rail, highlighting the All Aboard Act as a major legislative effort to secure long-term funding and mandate a transition to zero-emission locomotives by 2047.

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