HOUSE 3409117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
To establish a Freight Rail Innovation Institute to carry out a research and development program to develop new technologies for freight rail locomotives.
- Last Action
- 5/20/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-20Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2021-05-20Introduced in House
- 2021-05-20Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-20 (00)
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a Freight Rail Innovation Institute in partnership with an institution of higher education and a freight rail locomotive manufacturer.
The institute must carry out a research and development program to
- develop technologies necessary for the design, development, manufacturing, and operation of zero-emission battery and hydrogen-powered freight locomotives;
- develop technologies that enhance freight rail safety, efficiency, and utilization; and
- accelerate the deployment of zero-emission locomotives (including passenger locomotives), supporting supply chains, advanced freight and logistics systems, and related workforce development and education innovations.
The non-federal share of the costs of the institute's research and development program shall not be less than 50%.
Cosponsors (1)
- MIKE DOYLE (D-PA)
Subjects
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Air quality
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Buy American requirements
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Transportation
- Employment and training programs
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Higher education
- Manufacturing
- Railroads
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Transportation employees
- Transportation programs funding
- Transportation safety and security
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