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This resolution calls on President Trump to release $2.1 billion in previously approved federal funding for the Red Line train extension in Chicago's South Side, which would expand public transit access for approximately 175,000 daily riders in underserved communities and suburban areas. The resolution criticizes the Trump Administration's funding freeze as a politically motivated act of spite, arguing that the train extension would create jobs, stimulate the local economy, and provide greater mobility for residents facing transportation challenges. The document condemns the funding freeze as contrary to goals of equity and economic development, emphasizing that the project would benefit Illinoisans across different demographics. Additionally, the resolution expresses support for transit improvements in historically marginalized communities and affirms the importance of supporting diverse contractors. The legislative body ultimately calls on President Trump to unfreeze the funding and denounces his actions as undermining the potential for a more economically robust and equitable Illinois.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=506&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104