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US HR3002

US HR3002
To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to adopt the repair-in-place method for track maintenance and rehabilitation, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
05/04/2021
In Committee
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to adopt the repair-in-place method for track mainte- nance and rehabilitation, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 49 of the United States Code to require Amtrak, the national passenger rail service, to adopt the "repair-in-place" method for any track maintenance or rehabilitation. The "repair-in-place" method involves repairing and maintaining the existing railroad tracks on-site, rather than removing and replacing them. This change is intended to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Amtrak's track maintenance and rehabilitation efforts.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (on 05/05/2021)

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