Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9182
Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026
Southeast Rail Technology Study
Legislative Progress
House
Unlikely to pass
This bill was introduced by a member of the minority party and currently lacks support from the other side of the aisle.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Federal Railroad Administration to study how to improve train performance in the Southeast. It specifically looks at the rail lines connecting Florida to Washington, D.C.
- The study will check if these tracks can support new technologies like electric wires, large batteries, or hydrogen fuel cells. These options are often cleaner and more efficient than older diesel trains.
- If certain parts of the track cannot use these new technologies, the agency must explain the problems. They also have to suggest what repairs are needed to make the tracks compatible and how much those repairs would cost.
- The agency would have 18 months to finish the study and report back to Congress. This information would help lawmakers decide where to spend money on future rail projects in the region.
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jun 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 8, 2026
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026
Bill NumberHR 9182
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(4)D: 4
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