S 2767 · 93th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Rail Services Act

Introduced 1973-12-03· Sponsored by Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 9142 passed in lieu.(1973-12-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Rail Services Act - Title I: Formal Provisions - Expresses the findings and declarations of Congress. Enumerates the purposes of this Act, including to provide for (1) the identification of a rail service system in the Midwest and Northeast region which is adequate to meet the needs and service requirements of this region and of the national rail transportation system; and (2) the restructuring of railroads in this region into an economically viable system capable of providing adequate and efficient rail service to the region. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Title II: Government National Railway Association - Establishes an incorporated nonprofit association to be known as the Government National Railway Association, to be governed by a Board of Directors. Provides that the Association shall be a government corporation of the District of Columbia. Enumerates the powers and duties of the Association. Directs each railroad to maintain and make available such records, reports, and data, as the Secretary of Transportation, the Office, or the Association requires or requests. Establishes a new Office in the Commission to be known as the Rail Emergency Planning Offi…

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