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Prohibition on Extending Rail Rolling Stock Procurement Contracts

This bill aims to restrict the ability of public transportation agencies to extend certain contracts for the procurement of rail rolling stock. This means agencies cannot automatically continue working with existing suppliers, which could impact competition and the quality of public transport services used by citizens.
Key points
Public transportation agencies are prohibited from extending existing contracts for the purchase of trains and railcars.
New contracts or extensions of contracts with rail rolling stock manufacturers that existed before this change are forbidden.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8606
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Process start date: 2022-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the extension of certain contracts to procure rail rolling stock, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8606.

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 2022-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public transportation agencies are prohibited from extending existing contracts for the purchase of trains and railcars.
  • New contracts or extensions of contracts with rail rolling stock manufacturers that existed before this change are forbidden.
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. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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.

CATEGORIES

Transport Public Investments