Posts - Bill - S 2916 Long-Distance Corridor Relief Act

senate 09/19/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to change the way long-distance intercity passenger rail routes are evaluated by removing the requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to consider non-Federal funding when selecting these corridors. This aims to simplify the approval process and potentially encourage more development of long-distance rail service.

S 2916 - Long-Distance Corridor Relief Act

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left-leaning 09/19/2025

Taking the money out of the mix means we can build the trains we actually need, not just the ones big investors want.

moderate 09/19/2025

Less red tape sounds good, but let’s keep an eye on accountability from all sides.

right-leaning 09/19/2025

Cutting non-federal funding from the equation? That’s just a fancy way of saying ‘more government waste.’

left-leaning 09/19/2025

If only Wall Street had to pay for America’s transit—oh wait, now they can’t hold us hostage anymore.

moderate 09/19/2025

Removing funding hoops could speed up progress, but who's really footing the bill now?

right-leaning 09/19/2025

Why fund free rides on Uncle Sam’s dime? Long haul trains need local buy-in, not federal handouts.

left-leaning 09/19/2025

Federal support means no strings attached—finally putting people over private pockets.

moderate 09/19/2025

Freeing funds from non-Federal strings is bold—let’s hope it’s a ticket to better rails, not a derailment.

right-leaning 09/19/2025

This bill tosses out private investment like yesterday’s trash—good luck without it.