HR 609 United States House · 117th Congress

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to convey of certain properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.

Summary
This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), on or before June 30, 2021, to convey specific properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the Keystone Line and stations between Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Amtrak shall be entitled to use the properties conveyed on the same terms and conditions and right to determination by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board as afforded commuter authorities operating over Amtrak's lines, but shall not be entitled to compensation for the conveyances.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 28, 2021 Last action Feb 4, 2021
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Feb 4, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Jan 28, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jan 28, 2021
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Lloyd Smucker
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