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New Program to Enhance Rail-Highway Crossing Safety and Efficiency

This act establishes a new grant program aimed at improving safety and traffic flow at railway-highway crossings. It will fund the construction of overpasses, underpasses, or rail line relocations, reducing accidents, noise, and air pollution, while also enhancing travel and freight movement.
Key points
Increased Safety: Fewer accidents, injuries, and fatalities at rail crossings.
Improved Traffic Flow: Reduced waiting times for trains, leading to faster travel and freight transport.
Less Noise and Better Air: Decreased pollution and noise from trains, especially near communities.
Available Funding: $500 million annually from 2022 to 2026 for new infrastructure projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5771
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Process start date: 2021-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5771.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Safety: Fewer accidents, injuries, and fatalities at rail crossings.
  • Improved Traffic Flow: Reduced waiting times for trains, leading to faster travel and freight transport.
  • Less Noise and Better Air: Decreased pollution and noise from trains, especially near communities.
  • Available Funding: $500 million annually from 2022 to 2026 for new infrastructure projects.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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