H. R. 9308, known as the "No Frankenrail Act of 2024," aims to stop Federal funds from being used for certain high-speed rail projects until the Secretary of Transportation confirms that at least one mile of rail or electromagnetic guideway has been completed. The act...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9308 wants to make sure money from the government is only spent on fast train projects that have actually built at least one mile of track. This is because some projects, like a train in California, have taken a lot of money but haven’t built any track yet.