US: Dem Introduces Bill to Boost DC Metro Funding

Feb. 17, 2017
A Maryland Democrat is leading a House effort to boost funding for Washington’s Metrorail in exchange for a series of reforms to its labor agreements and governance structure.

A Maryland Democrat is leading a House effort to boost funding for Washington’s Metrorail in exchange for a series of reforms to its labor agreements and governance structure.

Rep. John Delaney unveiled legislation on Thursday that would give Metro an additional $75 million in annual federal funding over 10 years.

D.C., Maryland and Virginia would also have to kick in a combined $75 million per year under the measure.

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