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HR 6064119th CongressIn Committee
Protecting Homes from Trains Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 17, 2025
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-District of Columbia)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.R. 6064 directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program that provides funding to construct barriers near rail lines adjacent to residential structures, aiming to mitigate damage, noise, and vibrations from train activity.
Key Points
- 1Creates a grant program for barriers adjacent to rail lines near residential areas.
- 2Defines eligible recipients: states, interstate compacts, public agencies, rail carriers, and related entities.
- 3Specifies grant use for damage mitigation, noise reduction, and vibration control.
- 4Authorizes $100 million per fiscal year for 2026‑2030.
- 5Requires applications and outlines funding eligibility.
Impact Areas
Residents and homeowners near rail linesState and local governmentsRail carriers and transportation agenciesCommunity safety and environmental health groups
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