To require Amtrak to report to Congress information on Amtrak compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with respect to trains and stations.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Molinaro (for himself, Mr. Payne, Mr. Nehls, Ms. Norton, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires Amtrak's annual report to Congress to include an action plan for achieving ADA compliance at rail cars and stations, plus status reports on compliance timelines and responsible parties for each station.
Who Benefits and How
Passengers with disabilities benefit from transparency on accessibility improvements. Congress gains oversight of ADA settlement compliance. Accountability increases for Amtrak and station owners.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Amtrak must produce detailed compliance reports. Station owners are identified for their compliance responsibilities. Resources may need to be allocated for remediation.
Key Provisions
- Action plan for bringing stations into ADA compliance
- Status report on Amtrak-responsible stations
- Status on shared-responsibility stations with timeline
- Implements 2020 DOJ settlement agreement monitoring
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires Amtrak to report on ADA compliance progress
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ensure accountability for Amtrak ADA compliance through reporting"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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