Think Differently Transportation Act

Bill: 118-hr-6248
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2023-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Railroads

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: 

Think Differently Transportation Act

This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to include information on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a required annual report to Congress.

Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report an action plan for bringing Amtrak rail cars and stations into compliance with the ADA as required by a 2020 settlement agreement entered into between Amtrak and the Department of Justice. (Under the agreement, Amtrak committed to complying with the ADA and making intercity rail stations accessible.)

Amtrak must also include a status report on ADA compliance at Amtrak-served stations (based on an assessment by Amtrak). For those Amtrak-served stations where Amtrak is not responsible for ADA compliance, Amtrak must include in the report information on the responsible entity. 
 
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: 

Think Differently Transportation Act

This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to include information on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a required annual report to Congress.

Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report an action plan for bringing Amtrak rail cars and stations into compliance with the ADA as required by a 2020 settlement agreement entered into between Amtrak and the Department of Justice. (Under the agreement, Amtrak committed to complying with the ADA and making intercity rail stations accessible.)

Amtrak must also include a status report on ADA compliance at Amtrak-served stations (based on a station assessment by Amtrak or the party responsible for ADA compliance). A
 station assessment 
means a review of all components of a station, including the building, platform, path to train, and parking areas, as required by the U.S. Access Board. For those Amtrak-served stations where Amtrak is not responsible for ADA compliance, Amtrak must include in the report information on the responsible party. 
 
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: 

Think Differently Transportation Act

This bill requires the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to include information on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in a required annual report to Congress.

Specifically, Amtrak must incorporate into the annual report an action plan for bringing Amtrak rail cars and stations into compliance with the ADA as required by a 2020 settlement agreement entered into between Amtrak and the Department of Justice. (Under the agreement, Amtrak committed to complying with the ADA and making intercity rail stations accessible.)

Amtrak must also include a status report on ADA compliance at Amtrak-served stations (based on a station assessment by Amtrak or the party responsible for ADA compliance). A
 station assessment 
means a review of all components of a station, including the building, platform, path to train, and parking areas, as required by the U.S. Access Board. For those Amtrak-served stations where Amtrak is not responsible for ADA compliance, Amtrak must include in the report information on the responsible party. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3385-3386)
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6248.
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3385-3386)
action_date: 2024-05-21
text: Mr. Molinaro moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.
action_date: 2024-05-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-510.
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-01-31
text: Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Introduced in House