HR 6968 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend title 49 of the United States Code to require a rail carrier having market dominance to demonstrate that its proposed rates do not exceed a reasonable maximum, and to prohibit the Interstate Commerce Commission from allowing a rail carrier to impose subsidy burdens on certain shippers in order to achieve adequate overall revenue levels.

Introduced 1980-03-28· Sponsored by Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10]· 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 Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1980-03-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires a rail carrier which has market dominance to prove that its proposed rates will not exceed a maximum sufficient to cover its costs and a reasonable return. Prohibits the Interstate Commerce Commission from allowing a rail carrier to impose subsidy burdens on certain shippers in order to achieve adequate overall revenue levels.…

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Cosponsors (7)

6 Democrats1 Republican