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US HR6852

Grants for Reliable, Efficient, and Accountable Transit Act


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Introduced
09/20/2018
In Committee
09/21/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Grants for Reliable, Efficient, and Accountable Transit Act

AI Summary

This bill seeks to reauthorize and provide additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), as well as establish new standards and procedures for arbitration of labor disputes involving WMATA. Specifically, the bill would reauthorize up to $1.5 billion in federal grants for WMATA's capital and preventive maintenance projects, and impose mandatory arbitration standards to help control labor costs and ensure the financial stability of WMATA. The bill also includes provisions to protect WMATA employees from whistleblower retaliation and to limit pension benefits for certain WMATA employees.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 09/21/2018)

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