HR 188 · Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Latest action
- Jun 6, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Troy E. Nehls [R-TX-22]
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Cosponsors
- 1
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).
Recent actions
- Jun 6, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
- Jun 6, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-144.
- Jun 6, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-144.
- Apr 2, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Apr 2, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Apr 2, 2025 Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
- Jan 4, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.