Senate Bill 899
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
899
Congress
117
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act
This bill establishes in the Treasury an Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund designed to ensure a safe, sustainable, convenient transportation option for the people of the United States. Amounts in the fund may be used by the Department of Transportation to award grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for activities associated with the Northeast Corridor and the National Network (Amtrak's state-supported and long-distance service lines).
March 23, 2021
03/23/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
03/23/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:36 PM