high-speed rail and the benefits of doing so. The introduction of the American High-Speed Rail Act follows a 30-page white paper Moulton released in May, in which he outlined a vision for building U.S. We have the chance coming out of this pandemic to think big and think differently. “We spend vast amounts of money subsidizing planes, which are delayed by weather, and roads, which are crumbling nationwide. This bill is the plan that will get us there,” Moulton said. It will connect people to more jobs in new places, give Americans freedom and choice in how they travel, and put us on par with the rest of the world. “High-speed rail is faster, cleaner, safer and better for our economy.
The introduction comes as Congress turns its focus to infrastructure. The bill has been endorsed by The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Rail Conference, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employee Division, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Representative Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the American High-Speed Rail Act, which would invest $205 billion federal dollars into high-speed rail, create at least 2.6 million direct American jobs over five years, and provide Americans with a new travel option that’s safer than driving, cleaner than flying and never delayed by weather. Representatives Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Mike Doyle (PA-18) joined Moulton as original sponsors of the bill. Below is a press release from Congressman Seth Moulton, who represents Wilmington in DC:
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