H.R.1547 — One Seat Ride Act
House Roll Call
H.R.1547
| Bill | H.R.1547 — One Seat Ride Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 356 / Nay 61 / Present 0 / Not Voting 16 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 154 | 61 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 202 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 1547 - One Seat Ride Act
The One Seat Ride Act (HR 1547) aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of intercity passenger rail services in the United States. Specifically, the bill seeks to streamline the process for intercity rail services to operate without requiring passengers to transfer between different rail operators. This initiative is designed to improve the overall travel experience, reduce travel times, and increase ridership by allowing passengers to complete their journeys on a single train service.
Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide grants to states and rail operators to support the implementation of “one seat ride” services. Funding will be allocated to enhance infrastructure, improve scheduling, and facilitate coordination among various rail systems. The bill encourages partnerships between federal, state, and local governments, as well as private rail operators, to achieve these objectives.
Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agency involved is the U.S. Department of Transportation, particularly the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which will oversee the grant programs and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. The bill also impacts state transportation agencies and regional rail authorities that manage intercity rail services.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of the One Seat Ride Act are intercity rail passengers, including commuters and travelers who rely on rail for long-distance travel. By reducing the need for transfers, the bill aims to make rail travel more appealing and accessible. Additionally, rail operators may benefit from increased ridership and revenue.
Key Timelines: The bill was introduced in the House on March 1, 2023, and has since been received in the Senate, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for further consideration. The timeline for potential enactment depends on the committee’s review and subsequent legislative actions.
Yea (356)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (61)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
J
Jeff Duncan
M
Matt Gaetz
B
Bob Good
M
Mark Green
D
Debbie Lesko
A
Alexander Mooney
M
Matthew Rosendale
D
David Schweikert
Not Voting (16)
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
J
Jennifer Wexton