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Senate bill · S. 5080 (119th Congress)

Amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the assistance available for recipients of assistance under chapter 53 of such title for acquisition of real…

U.S. Senate

Latest action Jul 22, 2026

Sponsor: Angela D. Alsobrooks (U.S. Senator for Maryland, Democratic)

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A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the assistance available for recipients of assistance under chapter 53 of such title for acquisition of real property interests, and for other purposes.

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Summary

This bill would clarify that transit agencies receiving federal assistance may acquire real property for projects during environmental review and allow passenger rail projects to purchase or lease property before environmental reviews are completed.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs · U.S. Senate

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Full history

  1. Jul 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  2. Jul 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  3. Jul 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  4. Jul 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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