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Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act

USA118th CongressHR-8692| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2024
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Sam Graves (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act This bill directs Amtrak to comply with federal open meeting requirements under the Government in the Sunshine Act, with exceptions. Under the bill, certain open meeting requirements do not apply to any portion or portions of a meeting that Amtrak properly determines are likely to involve contract negotiations, including negotiations for contract procurements and agreements, the disclosure of which would imperil or compromise Amtrak’s competitive position; collective bargaining agreements or any terms and conditions that are proposed for inclusion in an agreement; and matters involving the employment, appointment, termination, terms and conditions of employment, performance evaluation, promotion, or disciplining of a current or prospective Amtrak officer, employee, or contractor (unless all affected individuals request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting).

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Timeline
Jun 11, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Jun 12, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 18, 2024
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
Sep 18, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 4, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 656.
Dec 4, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-795.
Dec 10, 2024
Ms. Maloy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 10, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6578-6579)
Dec 10, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8692.
Dec 10, 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 H6579)
Dec 10, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6579)
Dec 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 11, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.


  • June 12, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • September 18, 2024
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged


  • September 18, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 18, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 4, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 656.


  • December 4, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-795.


  • December 10, 2024
    Ms. Maloy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 10, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6578-6579)


  • December 10, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8692.


  • December 10, 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 H6579)


  • December 10, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6579)


  • December 10, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Congressional oversightGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act

USA118th CongressHR-8692| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2024
Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act This bill directs Amtrak to comply with federal open meeting requirements under the Government in the Sunshine Act, with exceptions. Under the bill, certain open meeting requirements do not apply to any portion or portions of a meeting that Amtrak properly determines are likely to involve contract negotiations, including negotiations for contract procurements and agreements, the disclosure of which would imperil or compromise Amtrak’s competitive position; collective bargaining agreements or any terms and conditions that are proposed for inclusion in an agreement; and matters involving the employment, appointment, termination, terms and conditions of employment, performance evaluation, promotion, or disciplining of a current or prospective Amtrak officer, employee, or contractor (unless all affected individuals request in writing that the matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting).

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jun 11, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Jun 12, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 18, 2024
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
Sep 18, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 4, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 656.
Dec 4, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-795.
Dec 10, 2024
Ms. Maloy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 10, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6578-6579)
Dec 10, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8692.
Dec 10, 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 H6579)
Dec 10, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6579)
Dec 10, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • June 11, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.


  • June 12, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • September 18, 2024
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged


  • September 18, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 18, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 4, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 656.


  • December 4, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-795.


  • December 10, 2024
    Ms. Maloy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 10, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6578-6579)


  • December 10, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8692.


  • December 10, 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 H6579)


  • December 10, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6579)


  • December 10, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Sam Graves (Republican)

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

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)