Bipartisan support for high-speed train connecting Las Vegas and Southern California.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has requested funding from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to build a high-speed rail line between Nevada and California. The Brightline West high-speed rail system would link Las Vegas to Los Angeles and San Bernardino County, creating over 35,000 construction jobs and approximately 1,000 permanent jobs. The project includes an estimated $10 billion in economic impact and $1 billion in tax revenue. Brightline, a Florida-based company, is seeking $3.75 billion under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The project aligns with the Biden administration's climate goals, diverting millions of vehicle users from the interstate and 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.