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H.R.2937: Rail Passenger Fairness Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 30, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 2021
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- Introduced in House - April 30, 2021
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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May 3, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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April 30, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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April 30, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) |