H.R. 188 · 119th Congress · House

Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act

Active· Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-144.
Introduced
Jan 3, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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).

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 06, 2025House floor actions

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113.

  2. JUN 06, 2025Library of Congress

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-144.

    119Yea
    144Nay
    0NV
  3. APR 02, 2025House committee actions

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  4. APR 02, 2025House committee actions

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. APR 02, 2025House committee actions

    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged

  6. JAN 04, 2025House committee actions

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

  7. JAN 03, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  8. JAN 03, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Jun 6, 2025

Discharged: Apr 2, 2025

Discharged