Bill · H.R. 188· House(119-HR-188)
Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 6/6/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Nehls
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act. It requires the Amtrak Board of Directors to follow specific open meetings requirements. These requirements come from section 552b of title 5, United States Code. The bill also lists specific situations where Amtrak meetings or information can be kept private. Additionally, it includes rules to protect safety, follow the law, and carry out normal business activities.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
This bill aims to improve government transparency by requiring the Amtrak Board of Directors to comply with open meeting requirements.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
The bill increases transparency in Amtrak's operations, potentially leading to better consumer protection.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Greater Openness: Under Section 2, the bill requires the Amtrak Board of Directors to follow open meetings requirements. This is a positive step because it lets the people see how decisions are being handled by officials we have voted for or who represent us.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Hidden Meeting Topics: Under Section 2, the bill adds exceptions where Amtrak can properly determine that portions of a meeting or information do not need to be disclosed to the public. This might be seen as a negative because it allows Amtrak to keep certain discussions private, such as contract negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, personnel matters, and confidential commercial information.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- 6/6/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-144.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
- 4/2/2025
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 1/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sam GravesRepublican · Missouri