Bill99th CongressFiled Apr 3, 1985Transportation and Public Works
S. 857
Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1985
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 3, 1985)
Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987.
Confers jurisdiction upon district courts to issue orders requiring immediate compliance with a subpoena or directive issued by the Secretary of Transportation against an entity which is located or doing business within such district court's jurisdiction.
What just happenedApr 3, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
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