S 2246 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
A bill to continue rail service by the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad for 90 days.
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(1980-02-01)
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Requires the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company to maintain its entire railroad system as it existed on September 1, 1979 for a period of 90 days, unless: (1) any discontinuance or abandonment is authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission; and (2) no affected State (or local or regional transportation authority) opposes such action. Directs the Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the Emergency Rail Services Act of 1970, to guarantee trustee certificates of such railroad. Raises the ceiling in the outstanding aggregate principal amount of all such certificates.…
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Cosponsors (3)
2 Democrats1 Republican