HR 6513 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to establish a commission to study the desirability of establishing a single intergovernmental authority to manage and finance the provision of mass transportation, air quality control, water, solid waste disposal, and sewer services in the Washington, District of Columbia, metropolitan region.

Introduced 1980-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-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.(1980-02-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the Washington Metropolitan Region Study Commission to study whether it would be advisable or appropriate for the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland to enter into an interstate compact to establish a single intergovernmental authority to coordinate, finance, and manage the provision of mass transportation, air quality control, water, solid waste disposal, and sewer services (or any combination of services) in the Washington metropolitan region. Sets forth issues to be considered in conducting such study. Specifies the membership of such Commission. Provides for an executive director and a staffing for such Commission. Sets forth the powers of such Commission. Requires such Commission to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations within one year to the President, Congress, the affected State and District executives and legislatures, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.…

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