All Aboard Act of 2025
Senate Bill Would Create $50B Green Railroads Fund and Guarantee Every State Rail Funding
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Creates a new state-by-state rail funding program, with at least $5 million per state each year for 5 years.
- Sets aside $3.5 billion over 5 years for states to plan, run, and upgrade rail service, including new tracks and better stations.
- Directs the Transportation Department to run a $50 billion “Green Railroads Fund” to help electrify rail lines, rail yards, and trains.
- Puts big new funding toward passenger rail (including Amtrak), with money for safer crossings and more reliable routes.
- Adds worker protections and training centers, including wage rules, apprenticeships, and a focus on avoiding job loss during upgrades.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
All Aboard Act of 2025
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