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Prohibition of Federal Funding for Streetcar Projects

This bill aims to prevent the use of federal funds from several key transportation programs for the procurement, operation, or maintenance of streetcars. This means that cities and states will not be able to use these specific funds for developing or supporting streetcar systems, potentially impacting urban transportation plans and the availability of certain public transit options.
Key points
Prohibits the use of Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funds for streetcars.
Prevents funding for streetcars from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program.
Blocks the use of federal Urbanized Area Formula Grants for streetcars.
Excludes streetcar funding from the Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4130
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Desire for Streetcars Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4130.

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 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funds for streetcars.
  • Prevents funding for streetcars from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program.
  • Blocks the use of federal Urbanized Area Formula Grants for streetcars.
  • Excludes streetcar funding from the Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants program.
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. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10].

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 2025-12-25.

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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Transport Public Investments