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Rural Railway Safety Upgrades: Enhanced Crossings Program

This act aims to enhance safety at railway-highway crossings, especially in rural areas. It increases funding for upgrading and installing warning devices, which could reduce accidents and improve traffic flow. Citizens may experience greater safety during travel and improved transportation infrastructure.
Key points
Increased funding for upgrading and installing warning devices at railway-highway crossings.
Allows for the replacement of functionally obsolete warning devices with new, more effective ones.
Increases the federal share of railway-highway crossing safety projects to 100%.
Significantly raises the maximum amount available for eliminating hazards at railway-highway crossings.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_947
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RURAL Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_947.

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 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for upgrading and installing warning devices at railway-highway crossings.
  • Allows for the replacement of functionally obsolete warning devices with new, more effective ones.
  • Increases the federal share of railway-highway crossing safety projects to 100%.
  • Significantly raises the maximum amount available for eliminating hazards at railway-highway crossings.
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. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6].

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 2026-01-02.

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Transport Public Investments