To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on Amtrak trains.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Ordered Reported on Jun 26, 2019
The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on June 26, 2019.
The House Majority Leader indicated on Dec 13, 2019 that this bill may be considered in the week ahead.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Norton Bill Banning E-Cigarette Smoking on Amtrak on House Floor, Monday”
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Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC0]
(Sponsor)
on Dec 13, 2019
“Norton Bill Banning E-Cigarette Smoking on Amtrak Passes in Committee”
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Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC0]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 26, 2019
“Norton Bill Banning E-Cigarette Smoking on Amtrak to be Marked Up, Wednesday”
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Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC0]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 24, 2019
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What stakeholders are saying
History
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May 14, 2019
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Introduced
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Jun 26, 2019
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Ordered Reported
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Sep 9, 2019
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Reported by House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Dec 13, 2019
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On House Schedule
The House indicated that this bill would be considered in the week ahead.
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