S 3131 · 94th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Rail Transportation Improvement Act

Introduced 1976-03-11· Sponsored by Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Public law 94-555.(1976-10-19)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1976-10-01
Yea 299Nay 44
PassedHouse · 1976-10-01
Yea 299Nay 44

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amtrak Improvement Act - Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to authorize the National Railroad Passenger Corporation to establish a through route and rate with qualified motor carriers. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 to the Secretary of Transportation for the benefit of the Corporation: (1) to meet specified expenses; (2) for capital acquisitions and improvements; and (3) for the payment of the principal amount of obligations of the Corporation.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]WA