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HOUSE 6248118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Think Differently Transportation Act

Last Action
5/22/2024

Actions

  • 2024-05-22Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2024-05-21Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-05-21On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
  • 2024-05-21Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
  • 2024-05-21DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6248.
  • 2024-05-21Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3385-3386)
  • 2024-05-21Mr. Molinaro moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2024-05-14Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
  • 2024-05-14Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.
  • 2024-05-14Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.
  • 2024-01-31Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
  • 2024-01-31Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2024-01-31Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
  • 2023-11-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • 2023-11-06Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-05-21 (53)

Think Differently Transportation Act

This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to include information on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a required annual report to Congress.

Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report an action plan for bringing Amtrak rail cars and stations into compliance with the ADA as required by a 2020 settlement agreement entered into between Amtrak and the Department of Justice. (Under the agreement, Amtrak committed to complying with the ADA and making intercity rail stations accessible.)

Amtrak must also include a status report on ADA compliance at Amtrak-served stations (based on a station assessment by Amtrak or the party responsible for ADA compliance).  A station assessment means a review of all components of a station, including the building, platform, path to train, and parking areas, as required by the U.S. Access Board. For those Amtrak-served stations where Amtrak is not responsible for ADA compliance, Amtrak must include in the report information on the responsible party. 

Cosponsors (18)

  • Donald Payne (D-NJ)
  • Troy Nehls (R-TX)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Chris Pappas (D-NH)
  • André Carson (D-IN)
  • Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR)
  • Jesus Garcia (D-IL)
  • Tracey Mann (R-KS)
  • Daniel Goldman (D-NY)
  • Colin Allred (D-TX)
  • Alma Adams (D-NC)
  • BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
  • Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
  • Maxwell Frost (D-FL)
  • Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
  • Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Disability and health-based discrimination
  • Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
  • National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
  • Railroads
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