Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act
This bill modifies federal disclosure rules for Amtrak meetings, allowing the agency to withhold certain information from public records. It creates specific exemptions for contract negotiations (to protect competitive position), collective bargaining terms, and personnel matters (like employee evaluations or disciplinary actions), unless affected individuals request public discussion. These exemptions apply to meetings where Amtrak determines disclosure would compromise sensitive business or personnel issues. The change adjusts how Amtrak complies with standard public disclosure laws (FOIA) for its own meetings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 3, 2025
Last action Jun 6, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jun 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-144.
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
lower
Jan 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
lower
Jan 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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