HR 15628 · 93th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 to provide that, prior to a change of railroad rates, fares, charges, or service or discontinuance of service by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a public hearing be held in the State in which such change is to occur if requested by a majority of the total number of U.S. Senators and Representatives or the Governor of such State.

Introduced 1974-06-26· Sponsored by Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1974-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides, under the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, that, prior to a change of railroad rates, fares, charges, or service or discontinuance of service by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a public hearing be held in the State in which such change is to occur if requested by a majority of the total number of United States Senators and Representatives or the Governor of such State.…

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