Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 2:43 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6226

Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020

This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to transfer operational control of Chicago Union Station to the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra).

If Amtrak fails to comply with the requirement, the Department of Transportation must withhold 5% of specified funds for Amtrak.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6226

Bill HR 6226 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill HR 6226 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2020.  Bill HR 6226's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. as of March 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6226

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6226

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationGovernment corporations and government-sponsored enterprisesIllinoisNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Public transitRailroads

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6226

Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020To address an issue with respect to Amtrak, and for other purposes.Improving the Metra Commuter Experience Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6226

Daniel Lipinski
Daniel Lipinski
Illinois(Democrat)

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