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Bill102th CongressFiled Apr 11, 1991Transportation and Public Works
S. 811

High-Speed Rail Transportation Act of 1991

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 22, 1991)

High-Speed Rail Transportation Act of 1991 - Amends the High-Speed Ground Transportation Act to require the Secretary of Transportation to lead and coordinate Federal efforts in the development of magnetic levitation (maglev) and other high-speed rail transportation technologies.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into one or more cooperative research and development agreements and one or more funding agreements with U.S. companies to: (1) research how to overcome technical barriers to the development and construction of high-speed rail transportation systems; and (2) transfer such technology to industry to help create a viable commercial high-speed rail transportation industry in the United States. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1996.

Requires the Secretary to submit to appropriate congressional committees a study of the commercial feasibility of constructing one or more high-speed rail transportation systems in the United States.

Requires the Secretary to develop designs for high-speed rail system technological concepts that have the potential for both application in the United States and significant participation by U.S. industries in their development. Authorizes the Secretary to award contracts for the development of such designs. Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees on which designs warrant development as a full-scale prototype.

Directs the Secretary to establish the National High-Speed Rail Transportation Policy.

Establishes within the Federal Railroad Administration the High-Speed Ground Transportation Office.

What just happenedDec 22, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC](D-SC)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
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  1. Dec 22, 1992CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  2. Oct 9, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  3. Oct 9, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  4. Oct 9, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. Oct 23, 1991FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  6. Oct 23, 1991FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  7. Oct 23, 1991Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 22, 1991Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 22, 1991Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Sep 27, 1991Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.

  11. Sep 27, 1991Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-163.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Sep 27, 1991Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-163.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Jul 30, 1991Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Apr 11, 1991IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Apr 11, 1991IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 22, 199135

High-Speed Rail Transportation Act of 1991 - Amends the High-Speed Ground Transportation Act to require the Secretary of Transportation to lead and coordinate Federal efforts in the development of magnetic levitation (maglev) and other high-speed rail transportation technologies.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into one or more cooperative research and development agreements and one or more funding agreements with U.S. companies to: (1) research how to overcome technical barriers to the development and construction of high-speed rail transportation systems; and (2) transfer such technology to industry to help create a viable commercial high-speed rail transportation industry in the United States. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1996.

Requires the Secretary to submit to appropriate congressional committees a study of the commercial feasibility of constructing one or more high-speed rail transportation systems in the United States.

Requires the Secretary to develop designs for high-speed rail system technological concepts that have the potential for both application in the United States and significant participation by U.S. industries in their development. Authorizes the Secretary to award contracts for the development of such designs. Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees on which designs warrant development as a full-scale prototype.

Directs the Secretary to establish the National High-Speed Rail Transportation Policy.

Establishes within the Federal Railroad Administration the High-Speed Ground Transportation Office.

Introduced in SenateApr 11, 199100

High-Speed Rail Transportation Act of 1991 - Amends the High-Speed Ground Transportation Act to require the Secretary of Transportation to lead and coordinate Federal efforts in the development of magnetic levitation (maglev) and other high-speed rail transportation technologies.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into one or more cooperative research and development agreements and one or more funding agreements with U.S. companies to: (1) research how to overcome technical barriers to the development and construction of high-speed rail transportation systems; and (2) transfer such technology to industry to help create a viable commercial high-speed rail transportation industry in the United States. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the Secretary to submit to appropriate congressional committees a study of the commercial feasibility of constructing one or more high-speed rail transportation systems in the United States.

Directs the Secretary to establish the National High-Speed Rail Transportation Policy.

Establishes within the Federal Railroad Administration the High-Speed Ground Transportation Office.