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Search Results: keywords:"section 552b"

H. R. 8692 — An Act To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:586
H. R. 8692 is a bill aimed at increasing transparency within Amtrak by requiring its Board of Directors to follow open meeting laws, specifically those outlined in sections 552 and 552b of title 5 of the United States Code. The bill mandates that, in general, Amtrak adheres...
Simple Explanation
Amtrak, the train company, has a board of people that make decisions, and this bill wants them to be open about their meetings so everyone knows what's happening, except in special cases like secret plans or personal matters.
H. R. 8692 — To require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:657
H.R. 8692, known as the "Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayer Act," requires the Amtrak Board of Directors to follow open meeting rules described in section 552b of title 5, U.S. Code. The bill allows the Board to have closed meetings for discussions as long as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8692 wants to make sure the people in charge of Amtrak talk about their plans where everyone can know what's going on, like in a big group meeting. They can have private chats, but no big decisions should be made there, and they must tell about the chat soon after.

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