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H.R. 4214 (109th)

Reforming Amtrak's Inefficient Lines Act of 2005

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Introduced

2 November 2005

Last action

3 November 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

Sponsors

Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

15 August 2025

Transport

Summary

Reforming Amtrak's Inefficient Lines Act of 2005 - Directs Amtrak, in order to cut costs, to: (1) discontinue service on the Southwest Chief, California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Coast Starlight, and Silver Star routes; (2) discontinue food and beverage service unless revenues from such service exceed service costs; and (3) eliminate sleeper cars, dining cars, lounge seating, checked baggage service, and onboard entertainment.

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Timeline

  1. 2 November 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 November 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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