Section 20005(b) of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (23 U.S.C. 101 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:
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(4) Special consideration.
With respect to eligible projects involving high-speed rail corridor development, the Secretary shall give greater consideration to communities in which such projects are proposed to occur.
(5) Authorizations of appropriations.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.