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H.R. 188 House Transportation and Public Works

Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act

Introduced
Jan 3, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. (R-TX-22)
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STAGE 3 OF 8 — CALENDARS AND SCHEDULING

Currently in the House. Last action: placed on the union calendar, calendar no. 113 on Jun 6, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Jan 3, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Jan 3, 2025
  3. House Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. Jan 4, 2025
  4. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged Apr 2, 2025
  5. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Apr 2, 2025
  6. House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Apr 2, 2025
  7. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-144. Jun 6, 2025
  8. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113. Jun 6, 2025

Cosponsors

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Subjects

Congressional oversightGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads

Committees

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    • Reported By , Jun 6, 2025
    • Markup By , Apr 2, 2025
    • Discharged from , Apr 2, 2025
    • Referred To , Jan 3, 2025

Summary

Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers ActThis bill directs Amtrak to comply with federal open meeting requirements under the Government in the Sunshine Act, with exceptions.Under the bill, certain open meeting requirements do not apply to any portion or portions of a meeting that Amtrak properly determines are likely to involvecontract negotiations, including negotiations for contract procurements and agreements, the disclosure of which would imperil or compromise Amtrak’s competitive position;collective bargaining agreements or any terms and conditions that are proposed for inclusion in an agreement; andmatters involving the employment, appointment, termination, terms and conditions of employment, performance evaluation, promotion, or disciplining of a current or prospective Amtrak officer, employee, or contractor (unless all affected individuals request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting).

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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