HR 14932 · 94th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Rail Amendments

Introduced 1976-07-28· Sponsored by Rep. Rooney, Fred B. [D-PA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 3131 passed in lieu, provisions of H.R. 13601 inserted.(1976-09-27)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1976-09-27
Yea 317Nay 49
PassedHouse · 1976-09-27
Yea 317Nay 49

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Rail Amendments - Title I: Amendments to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 - Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 the make the performance of the functions of the Office of Rail Public Counsel the responsibility of the Rail Services Planning Office until a Director of the Office of Rail Public Counsel has taken office. Transfers the funds appropriated to the Rail Public Counsel, pursuant to the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, to the Director of the Rail Services Planning Office for such purpose. Grants immunity from liability for damages to the Consolidated Rail Corporation or its directors with respect to claims based solely on property transfers made by the Corporation to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, or any State, local, or regional transportation authority to meet the needs of commuter or innercity rail passenger service. States that options conveyed to the Corporation by a railroad in reorganization with respect to the acquisition of rail properties pursuant to the final system plan by the Corporation, on behalf of a State, local, or regional transportation authority shall be deemed to remain in effect for sev…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican