The RIDE FAST Act extends federal funding for intercity passenger rail projects by expanding the grant program authorization through fiscal year 2032, six years beyond the current 2026 deadline. The bill amends the existing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to continue providing grants that support rail improvement design and expansion projects across states. This primarily affects states and regional transportation authorities that rely on federal funding to plan and develop passenger rail infrastructure. The legislation does not establish new funding amounts but simply extends the existing authorization, allowing states to plan long-term rail improvements with greater certainty about federal support availability.
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