To authorize additional appropriations to Amtrak for long-distance routes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes Congress to appropriate additional funds to Amtrak as needed to support existing long-distance passenger rail routes (routes over 750 miles as defined in 49 USC 24102). It relies on appropriations. The main policy areas are Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) - long-distance route operations could gain revenue opportunities, Communities and passengers served by long-distance rail routes could see lower costs, and Railroad workers employed on Amtrak long-distance routes could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers could face higher costs.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes Congress to appropriate additional funds to Amtrak as needed to support existing long-distance passenger rail routes (routes over 750 miles as defined in 49 USC 24102).
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes Congress to appropriate additional funds to Amtrak as needed to support existing long-distance passenger rail routes (routes over 750 miles as defined in 49 USC 24102).
Key Policy Areas
Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill authorizes Congress to appropriate additional funds to Amtrak as needed to support existing long-distance passenger rail routes (routes over 750 miles as defined in 49 USC 24102).
Policy Domains
Entire Bill (2 sections total)
Identified Gains
- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) - long-distance route operations
- Communities and passengers served by long-distance rail routes
- Railroad workers employed on Amtrak long-distance routes
Identified Costs
- Federal taxpayers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Sheehy introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) - long-distance route operations, Communities and passengers served by long-distance rail routes, Railroad workers employed on Amtrak long-distance routes
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "amtrak"
- → National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
- "appropriating_authority"
- → United States Congress
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
As defined in section 24102 of title 49, United States Code (external reference)
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