S 2731 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to direct the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a demonstration project on rural transportation cooperatives.

Introduced 1980-05-16· Sponsored by Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(1980-05-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of establishing rural transportation cooperatives in areas not adequately served by the private sector. Specifies topics to be considered in such study, including: (1) which Federal agencies would assist in the formation of the cooperative organizations; (2) an estimate of personnel and funding requirements; and (3) the ability of the cooperative to provide both passenger and freight services. Authorizes appropriations for such study and report.…

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