H.R. 609 · 117th Congress · House

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to convey of certain properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced
Jan 28, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), on or before June 30, 2021, to convey specific properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the Keystone Line and stations between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

Amtrak shall be entitled to use the properties conveyed on the same terms and conditions and right to determination by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board as afforded commuter authorities operating over Amtrak's lines, but shall not be entitled to compensation for the conveyances.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 04, 2021Committee

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

  2. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Committees

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Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 4, 2021

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Jan 28, 2021

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