HR0946Introduced in the House
SUPPORT-HIGH SPEED RAIL ACT
Introduced by Rita Mayfield, District 60
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Expresses strong support for the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026 and commends Illinois congressional delegation members for their leadership as original cosponsors of this landmark legislation. Urges the United States Congress to advance and pass the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026 and to ensure that any federal surface transportation reauthorization package includes substantial, dedicated funding for high-speed and higher-speed rail development nationwide. Calls upon the Trump administration to include robust funding for high-speed rail in its federal budget proposals. Affirms support for the ongoing work of the Illinois High Speed Rail Commission and the Illinois Department of Transportation in developing a statewide high-speed rail plan. Recognizes this state-level planning effort represents the kind of serious groundwork that merits strong federal investment.
Where it stands
Resolution Adopted
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Trans: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee · May 30, 2026
18
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
20 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Not Voting |
| Bradley Stephens | 20 | Yes |
| Abdelnasser Rashid | 21 | Not Voting |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | 22 | Yes |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Marcus Evans | 33 | Yes |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | 38 | Yes |
| Jennifer Sanalitro | 48 | Yes |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Yes |
| Justin Cochran | 55 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; Rep. Katie Stuart
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 073-038-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; 018-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Resolution Adopted
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