HR 8485 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to authorize appointment of a Presidential Commission on the feasibility of Nationalizing the Nation's railroads.

Introduced 1977-07-22· Sponsored by Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-07-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President to appoint a Presidential Commission on the Feasibility of Nationalizing the Nation's Railroads to study the feasibility of nationalizing class I railroads. Directs the Department of Transportation to furnish the Commission with any administrative services necessary. Grants the Commission subpena power. Directs the Commission to complete its study by January 31, 1979, and to report its findings to the President and the Congress.…

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