SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Commuter tax benefits. Issues regarding dedicated regional sales tax for transportation and H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act and other budget legislation.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Fiscal Year FY 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 budget and appropriations requests for regional rail projects in the annual appropriations bill to include project funding through the Community project funding and Congressionally Directed Spending. Grant funding in the Infrastructure Bill (IIJA, HR 3684). Surface Transportation Re-authorization legislation.

Literal federal measure citations: HR 3684

TRA · Transportation

Transportation funding in the IIJA HR 3684 to include grant funding for rail infrastructure and EV charging and Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act.

Literal federal measure citations: HR 3684

RRR · Railroads

Funding programs at DOT (FRA,FTA) to include CRISI and INFRA and rail policy in the IIJA, HR 3684 and funding in FY 26- 27 Appropriations to include Budget legislation and surface transportation re-authorization. Monitor regulatory and legislative action related to railroads and public transit, including S.576, Railway Safety Act of 2023 and iIssues related to railroad emissions regulations.

Literal federal measure citations: HR 3684, S.576