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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 29, 2021Transportation and Public Works
S. 1500

Rail Passenger Fairness Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 29, 2021)

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 happenedApr 29, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2363-2364)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Apr 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2363-2364)

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Apr 29, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Rail Passenger Fairness Act — Informed