Bill99th CongressFiled Dec 18, 1985Transportation and Public Works
S. 1976
A bill to provide for a study relating to the development of high speed rail systems within the United States.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 18, 1985)
Directs the Federal Railway Administration and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to: (1) conduct a joint study to determine the most effective means by which the Federal Government can encourage the development of high speed rail systems; and (2) report jointly to the Congress the results of such study together with their recommendations.
What just happenedDec 18, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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