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Support S. 3728, the Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act
What is S. 3728?
S. 3728 is a bipartisan bill introduced by Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR).
The bill clarifies that a non-federal match is not required for long-distance corridors participating in the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor Identification and Development Program.
This is a program clarity issue, not special treatment for any one corridor
Why this matters
Long-distance corridors:
Cross multiple states
Serve rural communities
Involve multiple local partners
Early non-federal match requirements can create barriers unrelated to corridor readiness or planning quality.
S. 3728 keeps the focus on merit and program consistency.
What the bill does not do
It does not:
• Guarantee funding
• Guarantee service
• Change Corridor ID steps
• Reduce FRA oversight
It removes an early structural barrier so long-distance corridors are evaluated on readiness and merit.
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S.3728 - A bill to remove the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation consider the committed or anticipated non-Federal funding for long-distance intercity passenger rail routes under the Corridor Identification and Development Program.