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Bill100th CongressFiled Mar 13, 1987Transportation and Public Works
S. 747

A bill to establish a motor carrier administration in the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Dec 17, 1987)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 100-264)

Establishes the Motor Carrier Administration in the Department of Transportation, to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President who shall report directly to the Secretary of Transportation. Creates the position of Deputy Administrator, to be appointed by the Secretary.

Confers upon the Administrator duties and powers related to motor carriers and motor carrier safety under specified law. States that a decision of the Administrator implementing duties involving notice and hearing requirements is administratively final.

Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding a review of those Interstate Commerce Commission activities affecting motor carrier transportation which could be more efficiently performed by the Motor Carrier Administration.

What just happenedDec 17, 1987

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC](D-SC)Sponsor
26 cosponsors
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Dec 17, 198701
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 100-264)

Establishes the Motor Carrier Administration in the Department of Transportation, to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President who shall report directly to the Secretary of Transportation. Creates the position of Deputy Administrator, to be appointed by the Secretary.

Confers upon the Administrator duties and powers related to motor carriers and motor carrier safety under specified law. States that a decision of the Administrator implementing duties involving notice and hearing requirements is administratively final.

Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding a review of those Interstate Commerce Commission activities affecting motor carrier transportation which could be more efficiently performed by the Motor Carrier Administration.

Introduced in SenateMar 13, 198700

Establishes the Motor Carrier Administration in the Department of Transportation, to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President who shall report directly to the Secretary of Transportation. Creates the position of Deputy Administrator, to be appointed by the Secretary.

Confers upon the Administrator duties and powers related to motor carriers and motor carrier safety under specified law. States that a decision of the Administrator implementing duties involving notice and hearing requirements is administratively final.

Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding a review of those Interstate Commerce Commission activities affecting motor carrier transportation which could be more efficiently performed by the Motor Carrier Administration.

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