HR 188
Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayers Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:12 PM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability within Amtrak by requiring the Amtrak Board of Directors to comply with the federal Open Meetings Act. Specifically, it mandates that Amtrak’s meetings be open to the public, with limited exceptions to protect sensitive information like contract negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and personnel matters. The bill seeks to ensure that the public has access to Amtrak’s decision-making processes, promoting greater public oversight of the rail service.
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