Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 23, 2021Transportation and Public Works
S. 369
A bill to authorize and appropriate funding for grants to Amtrak for the restoration of long-distance routes and the rehiring of employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 23, 2021)
This bill authorizes the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to use grant funds to restore the frequency of rail service on long-distance routes and rehire employees furloughed on or after October 1, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
What just happenedFeb 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 23, 2021
- Feb 23, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced in Senate