The American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026 requires the Federal Railroad Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of electrifying passenger and freight rail corridors throughout the United States. The study will identify all existing and planned rail corridors, catalog how different rail systems are currently powered and what class of railroad operates them, and determine which corridors could feasibly adopt electrification or other clean rail technologies. The Administrator must consult with railroad companies, state and local governments, tribal nations, and other relevant stakeholders during the study process. The bill requires an initial progress report to Congress within one year of enactment and a final report within two years total. The legislation directs the Federal Railroad Administration to use its existing resources to conduct the study, minimizing additional costs.
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