[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 24, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S5273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 3413. Mr. UDALL (for himself, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Moran, 
Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. Gardner) submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed to amendment SA 3399 proposed by Mr. Shelby to the bill H.R. 
6147, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, 
environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2019, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the 
table; as follows:

       On page 464, line 24, strike ``regulation.'' and insert the 
     following: ``regulation: Provided further, That not less than 
     $50,000,000 of the amount provided under this heading shall 
     be available for capital expenses related to safety 
     improvements, maintenance, and the non-Federal match for 
     discretionary Federal grant programs to enable continued 
     passenger rail operations on long-distance routes (as defined 
     in section 24102 of title 49, United States Code) on which 
     Amtrak is the sole tenant of the host railroad and positive 
     train control systems are not required by law (including 
     regulations): Provided further, That prior to altering or 
     canceling Amtrak rail service on the National Network (as 
     defined in section 24102 of title 49, United States Code), 
     Amtrak shall thoroughly consult with affected communities 
     with the goal of maintaining rail connectivity and service as 
     intended by Congress, including offering opportunities for 
     public input through a notice and comment process.''.

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