Rep. Janice Hahn, Rep. Ted Poe Introduce Freight Bill
Hahn said the National Freight Network Trust Fund Act of 2015 would authorize 5% of the revenue from import fees to rebuild freight infrastructure. In total, the bill would generate about $2 billion a year.
Hahn’s office explained the freight trust fund would dedicate funding for specific projects, similar to what the Highway Trust Fund accomplishes via the gas tax for state-level projects.
A similar measure introduced by the congresswoman last year did not advance through the chambers.
