Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2922
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Rail Passenger Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 20, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 20, 2019
Latest Action
Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2922
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Illinois
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
November 20, 2019
Actions (2)
11/20/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6721)
11/20/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:26 AM