To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations under which Amtrak is responsible for refunding rail passengers the cost of certain rail transportation that was canceled or delayed due to a failure of Amtrak, and for other purposes.

1/29/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill 119 hr 769, also known as the "Amtrak Refund Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish regulations that hold Amtrak accountable for refunding passengers for certain rail transportation that was canceled or delayed due to Amtrak's failures. This bill seeks to ensure that passengers are compensated for inconveniences caused by Amtrak's shortcomings, and to improve accountability within the rail transportation industry. The bill does not specify the exact criteria for when passengers are eligible for refunds, but it does outline that Amtrak will be responsible for issuing these refunds. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the overall efficiency and reliability of Amtrak services.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 769

Introduced on
2025-01-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill 119 hr 769, also known as the "Amtrak Refund Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish regulations that hold Amtrak accountable for refunding passengers for certain rail transportation that was canceled or delayed due to Amtrak's failures. This bill seeks to ensure that passengers are compensated for inconveniences caused by Amtrak's shortcomings, and to improve accountability within the rail transportation industry. The bill does not specify the exact criteria for when passengers are eligible for refunds, but it does outline that Amtrak will be responsible for issuing these refunds. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the overall efficiency and reliability of Amtrak services.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations under which Amtrak is responsible for refunding rail passengers the cost of certain rail transportation that was canceled or delayed due to a failure of Amtrak, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/28/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.