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All Aboard Act

USA119th CongressHR-769| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2025
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The All Aboard Act mandates that the Secretary of Transportation establish regulations requiring Amtrak to refund passengers for certain rail transportation. These refunds are due when a trip is canceled or delayed by more than three hours beyond the expected completion time, specifically if the disruption is attributable to a failure of Amtrak . The regulations will include procedures for determining the cause of delays or cancellations and for Amtrak to dispute such determinations, ensuring refunds are issued promptly in the original form of payment. Furthermore, the bill prohibits Amtrak from utilizing a "run-to-fail" asset maintenance model two years after the Act's enactment. Amtrak must first submit a report identifying alternative maintenance strategies and then implement a new one within that two-year timeframe, moving away from a system where assets are only retired upon complete failure or exceeding their estimated lifespan. Failure to comply with these refund and maintenance requirements could lead to Amtrak being ineligible for federal funds.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2520
Introduced in Senate
  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2520
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

All Aboard Act

USA119th CongressHR-769| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2025
The All Aboard Act mandates that the Secretary of Transportation establish regulations requiring Amtrak to refund passengers for certain rail transportation. These refunds are due when a trip is canceled or delayed by more than three hours beyond the expected completion time, specifically if the disruption is attributable to a failure of Amtrak . The regulations will include procedures for determining the cause of delays or cancellations and for Amtrak to dispute such determinations, ensuring refunds are issued promptly in the original form of payment. Furthermore, the bill prohibits Amtrak from utilizing a "run-to-fail" asset maintenance model two years after the Act's enactment. Amtrak must first submit a report identifying alternative maintenance strategies and then implement a new one within that two-year timeframe, moving away from a system where assets are only retired upon complete failure or exceeding their estimated lifespan. Failure to comply with these refund and maintenance requirements could lead to Amtrak being ineligible for federal funds.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2520
Introduced in Senate
  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • July 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2520
    Introduced in Senate
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted