H.R.188 requires Amtrak's Board to hold open meetings, allowing public oversight of decisions. Affects taxpayers and passengers by increasing transparency.
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Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
Latest action on H.R. 188: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
Who this affects: The bill impacts several groups by increasing transparency in Amtrak's operations. Taxpayers, passengers, and Amtrak employees are among those affected.
Why this matters: This bill is significant because it increases transparency for a major taxpayer-funded entity. By opening Amtrak's Board meetings to the public, taxpayers and passengers can better understand how decisions are made. This could lead to improved service and reduced waste. The bill also aligns Amtrak with other federal agencies that follow similar transparency rules.
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Officially: Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act
H.R.188 requires Amtrak's Board to hold open meetings, allowing public oversight of decisions. Affects taxpayers and passengers by increasing transparency.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 113. (6/6/2025)
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Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
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Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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