S 2537 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
A bill to amend the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize additional appropriations, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 890.(1984-05-17)
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Title I: Railroad Safety - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize the district court of the United States having jurisdiction, upon petition by the Attorney General, to issue orders requiring compliance with the Secretary of Transportation's directives on railroad safety. Requires the Secretary to submit the Department's annual report directly to Congress (in lieu of submission to the President for transmittal to Congress) and changes the date for submission of such report from July l to April 15 of each year. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Transportation for FY 1985 and 1986 for State safety programs and for specified provisions under such Act. Title II: Rail Passenger Service - Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to provide that the two members of the board of directors of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) which are selected by the preferred stockholders shall serve until their successors have been appointed. Provides that the preferred stock issued by the Corporation shall be deemed to have been issued as of the date the Corporation receives the funds for such stock. Repeals provisions which established and set forth the …
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