Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997
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The Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 is a U.S. federal law that restructured Amtrak’s operations and finances, aiming to improve its efficiency and move it toward greater financial self-sufficiency.
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
United States federal law
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statute → |
| affects |
Amtrak’s labor and management relations
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Amtrak’s route and service decisions → federal passenger rail policy → |
| aimsTo |
encourage cost-cutting and efficiency at Amtrak
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increase accountability for Amtrak’s performance → reduce Amtrak’s dependence on federal subsidies → |
| appliesTo |
Amtrak
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| concerns |
Amtrak’s financial accountability
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Amtrak’s operational accountability → |
| country |
United States
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| focusesOn |
passenger rail service
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| goal |
ensure more businesslike management of Amtrak
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promote long-term viability of intercity passenger rail in the United States → |
| hasShortTitle |
Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997
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| jurisdiction |
federal government of the United States
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| language |
English
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| legalForm |
public law
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| primaryPurpose |
improve Amtrak’s efficiency
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move Amtrak toward financial self-sufficiency → restructure Amtrak’s operations and finances → |
| regulates |
Amtrak’s financial structure
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Amtrak’s operational practices → federal support for Amtrak → |
| sector |
rail transportation
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transportation → |
| subjectOf |
United States transportation policy
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| topic |
government-owned corporations in the United States
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public transportation policy → railroad regulation in the United States → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997
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hasShortTitle |
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Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
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relatedTo |