Representative Kiley Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Funding For the CA High-Speed Rail Project

WASHINGTON – Today Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) introduced a bill to eliminate federal funding for the failed California High-Speed Rail project.

“California’s high-speed rail project has failed because of political incompetence, and there is no plausible scenario where the cost to federal or state taxpayers can be justified,” Rep. Kiley said. “Our share of federal transportation funding should go towards real infrastructure needs, such as improving roads that rank among the worst in the country.”

CLICK HERE to view Rep. Kiley’s recent remarks on the House Floor. CLICK HERE to view text of the bill. Rep. Kiley is available for interviews on this legislation.

Background:

The Department of Government Efficiency recently highlighted the project’s substantial delays and cost overruns, along with the $6.8 billion in federal funding it has received and the $8 billion in additional funding that has been requested. Kiley’s bill would make the project ineligible for any further federal funding.

Rep. Kiley previously supported the Transportation Appropriations Bill which includes funding to improve the condition of California roads and infrastructure while eliminating any more funds for the California high speed rail project.

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