U.S. lawmakers reintroduced legislation allowing Amtrak passengers to pursue legal action for negligence or misconduct.
Quiver AI Summary
Representatives Deluzio, Boyle, and Senator Blumenthal reintroduce legislation: U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio and Brendan Boyle, along with Senator Richard Blumenthal, reintroduced the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act. This bill aims to provide Amtrak passengers the right to seek legal recourse following incidents of negligence or misconduct, reversing a previous arbitration agreement policy.
Legislation details and supporter statements: The act would prevent Amtrak from enforcing forced arbitration agreements that currently restrict passengers’ rights to sue. Deluzio emphasized the importance of protecting riders' rights, while Blumenthal called forced arbitration an unjust practice. Various organizations, including the American Association for Justice, have expressed support for the bill.
Broader implications for passenger rights: The proposed legislation seeks to restore legal protections for Amtrak passengers, enabling them to hold the company accountable in court. It reflects ongoing efforts by lawmakers to enhance passenger rights and safety within the Amtrak service framework.
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Christopher R. Deluzio Fundraising
Christopher R. Deluzio recently disclosed $185.2K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 7th, 2026. This was the 61st most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 82.2% came from individual donors.
Deluzio disclosed $259.1K of spending. This was the 107th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Deluzio disclosed $922.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 96th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Christopher R. Deluzio Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Christopher R. Deluzio is worth $4.6M, as of May 21st, 2026. This is the 174th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Deluzio has approximately $3.2M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Christopher R. Deluzio Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Christopher R. Deluzio:
- H.R.8888: To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit Amtrak from including mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts of carriage, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8788: To prohibit vulture investors from investing in youth sports, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8743: To direct the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to develop recommendations for screen time limits for children to promote healthy development and well-being, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8405: Railroad Retirement Fairness Act
- H.R.8135: Cost-of-living Emergency Act
- H.R.8003: Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Christopher R. Deluzio on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Deluzio.
2026 Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District Election
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Approximately $2,315,679 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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