Bills · HR 4790
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4790Transportation and Public Works
All Aboard Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 29· LAST ACTION JUL 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it proposes a significant investment in America's rail infrastructure, which could lead to better and more environmentally friendly transportation options. If passed, it means more federal money flowing to states to expand passenger rail, offering alternatives to driving or short flights, and potentially reducing travel times between cities. This could ease road congestion and enhance economic activity by connecting communities.
Crucially, this bill directly addresses climate change and air pollution by pushing for a complete transition to zero-emission trains. This has real-world implications for public health, especially for communities living near busy rail corridors, by reducing harmful emissions. Without this bill, the current pace of rail development and electrification would likely continue much slower, meaning fewer travel options, persistent emissions from diesel trains, and slower progress towards modernizing a key piece of national infrastructure.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a State rail formula grant program for states to develop rail plans, operate services, and maintain or expand rail infrastructure.
This provides a steady, predictable source of federal funding for states to improve their rail systems, rather than relying solely on competitive grants.
PROVISION 02
Sets ambitious goals for the transition to zero-emission locomotives and trains, including having all new trains be zero-emission by 2035 and all locomotives by 2047.
This aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the rail sector, contributing to cleaner air and combating climate change.
PROVISION 03
Requires states receiving grants to include strategies for expanding passenger rail service, especially high-performance rail, and electrifying existing freight and passenger rail.
This prioritizes both increasing the availability of efficient train travel and making the entire rail network more environmentally sustainable.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $3.5 billion in funding for the State rail formula grant program over a five-year period.
This provision allocates substantial financial resources to kickstart and sustain the modernization and greening of the national rail system.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUL 30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
JUL 29
Introduced in House
JUL 29
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4790
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 29, 2025
Last actionJul 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025
House BillHR 4790Transportation and Public Works
All Aboard Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
23 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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