US HR694

Bill

US HR694

Metro Accountability and Investment Act

Introduced
02/02/2021

In Committee
02/04/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Passenger Rail Investment Improvement Act of 2008 to prohibit certain funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority until certain condi- tions are met, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Metro Accountability and Investment Act, amends the Passenger Rail Investment Improvement Act of 2008 to prohibit certain funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) until certain conditions are met. The key provisions of the bill include: (1) requiring WMATA to establish an independent budget, procurement, and hiring authority for its Office of Inspector General; (2) ensuring the Inspector General can obtain legal advice and publish recommendations; (3) requiring the WMATA Board to provide written notice before removing the Inspector General; and (4) authorizing annual federal funding for WMATA capital and preventive maintenance projects, with at least 7% of the funds dedicated to the Office of Inspector General. These changes aim to improve WMATA's accountability and oversight.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (9)

Gerry Connolly (D)*, Don Beyer (D), Anthony Brown (D), Steny Hoyer (D), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), Jamie Raskin (D), John Sarbanes (D), David Trone (D), Jennifer Wexton (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 02/04/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/694/all-info

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/694/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr694/BILLS-117hr694ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr694/BILLS-117hr694ih.pdf.pdf

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