Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 20, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 2922
Rail Passenger Fairness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 20, 2019)
Rail Passenger Fairness Act
This bill authorizes the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to bring a civil action in a U. S. District Court to enforce its preference rights over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing.
What just happenedNov 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6721)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateNov 20, 2019
- Nov 20, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6721)
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Introduced in Senate