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Authorize appropriations

To allow or approve a certain amount of money to be spent by the government for a specific purpose, although the money itself still needs to be separately approved and provided through an appropriations act.

Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program

A government program that provides funding to states and Amtrak for projects that improve, expand, or establish new long-distance train services between cities.

Title 49, United States Code

A section of federal law that deals with transportation, including provisions related to railroads, aviation, and other forms of transport.

Fiscal year

A 12-month period used for financial reporting and budgeting by the government. The U.S. federal fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th.

Remain available until expended

A term for funds that, once made available, can be spent at any time in the future until the entire amount has been used, rather than expiring at the end of a specific fiscal year.

Project management oversight expenses

Costs associated with supervising, monitoring, and reviewing the progress and financial management of a project to ensure it stays on track and within budget.