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118th Congress Transportation and Public Works

H.R. 6248: Think Differently Transportation Act

Passed HouseMay 21, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Nov 6, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)May 21, 2024
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, May 21, 2024

This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to include information on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a required annual report to Congress.

Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report an action plan for bringing Amtrak rail cars and stations into compliance with the ADA as required by a 2020 settlement agreement entered into between Amtrak and the Department of Justice. (Under the agreement, Amtrak committed to complying with the ADA and making intercity rail stations accessible.)

Amtrak must also include a status report on ADA compliance at Amtrak-served stations (based on a station assessment by Amtrak or the party responsible for ADA compliance). A station assessment means a review of all components of a station, including the building, platform, path to train, and parking areas, as required by the U.S. Access Board. For those Amtrak-served stations where Amtrak is not responsible for ADA compliance, Amtrak must include in the report information on the responsible party.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

18

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

128 points earned
  1. 1Marcus Molinaro R-NY SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed House4 events+56
  2. 2Alma Adams D-NCCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Colin Allred D-TXCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2André Carson D-INCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 2Mark DeSaulnier D-CACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. May 21, 2024Passed the House by voice vote.
  2. Nov 6, 2023Introduced in the House by Marcus Molinaro.
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  1. May 22, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. May 21, 2024Mr. Molinaro moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  3. May 21, 2024Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3385-3386)
  4. May 21, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6248.
  5. May 21, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
  6. May 21, 2024On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
  7. May 21, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. May 14, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.
  9. May 14, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
  10. Jan 31, 2024Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
  11. Jan 31, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Jan 31, 2024Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
  13. Nov 14, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  14. Nov 6, 2023Introduced in House
  15. Nov 6, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.