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Think Differently Transportation Act

USA118th CongressHR-6248| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2024
Marcus J. Molinaro

Marcus J. Molinaro

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (18)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Think Differently Transportation Act This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to include information on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a required annual report to Congress. Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report an action plan for bringing Amtrak rail cars and stations into compliance with the ADA as required by a 2020 settlement agreement entered into between Amtrak and the Department of Justice. (Under the agreement, Amtrak committed to complying with the ADA and making intercity rail stations accessible.) Amtrak must also include a status report on ADA compliance at Amtrak-served stations (based on a station assessment by Amtrak or the party responsible for ADA compliance). A station assessment means a review of all components of a station, including the building, platform, path to train, and parking areas, as required by the U.S. Access Board. For those Amtrak-served stations where Amtrak is not responsible for ADA compliance, Amtrak must include in the report information on the responsible party.

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Timeline
Nov 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 31, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jan 31, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 31, 2024
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
May 14, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
May 14, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.
May 21, 2024
Mr. Molinaro moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 21, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3385-3386)
May 21, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6248.
May 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
May 21, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
May 21, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4107
Presented to President.
  • November 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • January 31, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


  • January 31, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 31, 2024
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged


  • May 14, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.


  • May 14, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.


  • May 21, 2024
    Mr. Molinaro moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 21, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3385-3386)


  • May 21, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6248.


  • May 21, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)


  • May 21, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)


  • May 21, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 22, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4107
    Presented to President.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-4107: Think Differently Transportation Act
Congressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationGovernment corporations and government-sponsored enterprisesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads

Think Differently Transportation Act

USA118th CongressHR-6248| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2024
Think Differently Transportation Act This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to include information on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a required annual report to Congress. Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report an action plan for bringing Amtrak rail cars and stations into compliance with the ADA as required by a 2020 settlement agreement entered into between Amtrak and the Department of Justice. (Under the agreement, Amtrak committed to complying with the ADA and making intercity rail stations accessible.) Amtrak must also include a status report on ADA compliance at Amtrak-served stations (based on a station assessment by Amtrak or the party responsible for ADA compliance). A station assessment means a review of all components of a station, including the building, platform, path to train, and parking areas, as required by the U.S. Access Board. For those Amtrak-served stations where Amtrak is not responsible for ADA compliance, Amtrak must include in the report information on the responsible party.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Nov 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 31, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jan 31, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 31, 2024
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
May 14, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
May 14, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.
May 21, 2024
Mr. Molinaro moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 21, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3385-3386)
May 21, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6248.
May 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
May 21, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
May 21, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4107
Presented to President.
  • November 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • November 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • January 31, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).


  • January 31, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 31, 2024
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged


  • May 14, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.


  • May 14, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.


  • May 21, 2024
    Mr. Molinaro moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 21, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3385-3386)


  • May 21, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6248.


  • May 21, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)


  • May 21, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)


  • May 21, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 22, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4107
    Presented to President.
Marcus J. Molinaro

Marcus J. Molinaro

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (18)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-4107: Think Differently Transportation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationGovernment corporations and government-sponsored enterprisesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads