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
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 28, 2021
Last action Feb 4, 2021
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Committee
2
Feb 4, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
lower
Jan 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lloyd Smucker
RRepublican
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