It's true that the 2021 (not 2022, can't believe it's already been so long) bill mostly authorized, rather than appropriated, funds for infrastructure programs.
That said, the appropriations for 2022 have already happened. You can see the FRA's page on applying for grants here: https://railroads.dot.gov/federal-state ... -passenger
I presume this is what CAHSR applied for. There's a grand total of $2.2B in funding available (and already appropriated for FY22) and applications are due March 7, 2023. So, indeed, the current Congress has no bearing on this, even if I got the details of why that's the case wrong.
That said, the appropriations for 2022 have already happened. You can see the FRA's page on applying for grants here: https://railroads.dot.gov/federal-state ... -passenger
I presume this is what CAHSR applied for. There's a grand total of $2.2B in funding available (and already appropriated for FY22) and applications are due March 7, 2023. So, indeed, the current Congress has no bearing on this, even if I got the details of why that's the case wrong.
Paul Borokhov
Last RRPicArch addition – NJ Railfan.
Moderator of the NJT and California commuter forums
Last RRPicArch addition – NJ Railfan.
Moderator of the NJT and California commuter forums