Senate Bill 369
117th Congress(2021-2022)
A bill to authorize and appropriate funding for grants to Amtrak for the restoration of long-distance routes and the rehiring of employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
369
Congress
117
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill authorizes the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to use grant funds to restore the frequency of rail service on long-distance routes and rehire employees furloughed on or after October 1, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
February 23, 2021
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02/23/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
02/23/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:34 PM