“America Builds: Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Rail Assistance”

Hearing
Subcommittee: Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
Agenda

The hearing will review the opportunities and challenges grant applicants encounter in accessing and using Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other Department of Transportation (DOT) rail discretionary grant programs and the potential for reform in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill.

Witnesses
Ms. Kristin Bevil
General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer
Pinsly Railroad Company, on behalf of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
Mr. Kevin Hicks, P.E.
Senior Vice President
TranSystems, on behalf of the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association
The Honorable Garrett Eucalitto
Commissioner
Connecticut Department of Transportation, on behalf of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Mr. Matthew Dietrich
Executive Director
Ohio Rail Development Commission