Last week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act, the next long-term surface transportation package to invest in America’s freight and passenger rail, transit systems and other surface transportation infrastructure. The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) commends Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), and members of the committee for working in […]
Newly Passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act Supports American Manufacturing and Economic Growth for the Rail Sector
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives acted to support American industry with the passage of H.R. 1. The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) applauds Congress and President Trump for building upon the success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. H.R. 1 includes enhanced incentives and new provisions designed to […]
Railway Supply Institute Member Testifies Before U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
June 24, 2025 – Earlier today Railway Supply Institute (RSI) member Wabtec Corporation, testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on behalf of RSI and the railway supply industry. The hearing, entitled, “America Builds: The Role of Innovation and Technology in a Safe and Efficient Rail System,” provided industry stakeholders an […]
RSI Letter to Congress Supporting the Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Download the letter here.Dear Representatives: On behalf of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), I am writing to ask for your support for the Senate amendment to H.R.3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA would provide $66 billion in new funding for intercity rail and more than $39 billion for public transit, allowing […]