A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities Act" or the "TURBO Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It proposes increasing the national limitation for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facilities from $30,000,000,000 to $45,000,000,000. Additionally, the bill would include the acquisition of rolling stock under the definition of mass commuting facilities. Finally, it modifies the speed limit for high-speed intercity rail facilities from 150 miles per hour to 110 miles per hour. These changes apply to bonds issued after the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
The inclusion of rolling stock as mass commuting facilities provides significant support for public transit expansion.
- Scored +3
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The increase in the limitation for freight transfer facilities supports improved highway and surface logistics infrastructure.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Increased capacity for freight transfer facilities is beneficial for logistics and freight-related businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased funding for freight and highway facilities: By increasing the national limitation for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facilities to $45,000,000,000, more resources are made available for these specific projects (Section 2).
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Expanded support for mass transit: Amending the code to include the acquisition of rolling stock under mass commuting facilities allows for broader use of funds for transit equipment (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in high-speed rail capabilities: By lowering the speed limit for high-speed intercity rail facilities from 150 miles per hour to 110 miles per hour, the speed at which these facilities operate is reduced (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The inclusion of rolling stock as mass commuting facilities provides significant support for public transit expansion. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The increase in the limitation for freight transfer facilities supports improved highway and surface logistics infrastructure. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Expanding mass transit support can indirectly reduce carbon emissions, though the bill does not explicitly target climate policy.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Increased capacity for freight transfer facilities is beneficial for logistics and freight-related businesses. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased support for mass transit and freight facilities often benefits urban infrastructure and economy. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Expanded mass transit support can improve mobility for low-income commuters.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — Increased funding for freight and mass transit facilities may stimulate job creation in those sectors. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Expanding infrastructure capacity for freight and transit can support long-term economic productivity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Improved freight and mass transit infrastructure can facilitate interstate movement of goods and people.
- 7/30/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois