S-369 : Still Just a Bill


This bill authorizes the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to use grant funds to restore the frequency of rail service on long-distance routes and rehire employees furloughed on or after October 1, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-23IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2021-02-23IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jon Tester [D] (MT)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employee hiring
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Railroads
  • Transportation employees
  • Unemployment
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

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