H.R. 3730: Forging Ahead on Rail Electrification Act
The bill known as the Forging Ahead on Rail Electrification Act (FARE Act) aims to establish an advisory committee focused on rail electrification. Here are the key components of the bill explained in simple terms:
Establishment of Advisory Committee
The Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board is required to create an advisory committee specifically to tackle issues related to rail electrification. This committee will study the challenges that exist in electrifying railways and provide recommendations on how to overcome these barriers.
Purpose of the Committee
The role of the advisory committee includes:
- Identifying barriers to the electrification of rail systems.
- Assessing research and development needs to address these barriers.
Membership of the Committee
The committee will consist of members from a variety of organizations to ensure a balanced representation of interests. The members will include:
- Representatives from passenger railroads.
- Representatives from freight railroads.
- Members from electric utility companies.
- Manufacturers of electric equipment.
- Manufacturers of rail equipment.
- State government officials.
- Relevant officials from federal agencies.
Reporting Requirements
Within two years of the bill becoming law, the Chairman must report back to two congressional committees on the findings and recommendations made by the advisory committee. This reporting will continue every two years following the initial report until the committee is dissolved.
Termination of the Committee
The advisory committee is set to be dissolved ten years after the enactment of this bill.
Relevant Companies
- GE (General Electric): Likely to be involved due to their role in manufacturing electric equipment for rail systems.
- ALSN (Allison Transmission): May be impacted by the electrification needs of rail equipment they produce.
- UNP (Union Pacific Railroad): As a freight railroad, they will be directly affected by changes in electrification strategies.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jun. 05, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| Jun. 04, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jun. 04, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. |
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