Rail Passenger Fairness Act

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Bill Number

HR 2937

Introduced

Apr 30, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

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Topics

Civil actions and liability National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Railroads Transportation and Public Works

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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.

Actions

Nov 9, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
May 3, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 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.
Apr 30, 2021

Introduced in House

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