HR 693 · 111th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.(2009-01-27)
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Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail.…
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Cosponsors (5)
3 Democrats2 Republicans