HRES 35 · 93th Congress · Congress

A resolution creating a select committee to conduct a full and complete investigation and study of transportation problems in the United States.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Creates a Select Committee in the House of Representatives to conduct a full and complete study of transportation problems in the United States, including: (1) their causes, extent, and effects; (2) the adequacy of current machinery and procedures of the Congress and the executive branch pertaining to the solution of such problems; and (3) comprehensive measures to assure Federal support for each mode of transportation based on the relative need for such support in order to achieve a balanced transportation system, including proposals to extend the use of the Highway Trust Fund to rail mass transit and to establish a general Transportation Trust Fund to replace the Highway Trust Fund. Authorizes such committee to hold hearings and request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. Requires a report to the House on the results of the study as soon as practicable during the present Congress.…

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