HR 5618 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Surface Transportation Procedural Reform Act

Introduced 1977-03-28· Sponsored by Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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 Public Works and Transportation.(1977-03-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Surface Transportation Procedural Reform Act - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to make specified Interstate Commerce Commission procedures which are presently applicable to railroads applicable to other surface carriers (motor carriers, water carriers, and freight forwarders). Eliminates the present requirement that at least 30 days expire before orders relating to surface carriers of the Commission may become effective. Changes the name of the Office of Rail Public Counsel to the Office of Public Counsel. Revises the duties and authority of such office to include proceedings before the Commission involving all surface common carriers subject to regulation by the Commission.…

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