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Bill97th CongressFiled Apr 22, 1982Transportation and Public Works
S. 2430

A bill to provide authorization of appropriations for railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (May 19, 1982)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S.Rept. 97-405)

Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to extend until September 30, 1985, the authorization for the Secretary of Transportation to issue and sell anticipation notes for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Fund. Authorizes appropriations for such Fund for FY 1983 to remain available until October 1, 1985. Sets forth limitations on authorized expenditures from the Fund. Provides that funds appropriated for the preference share program (a program which provides low interest loans for the rehabilitation and acquisition of railroad facilities) before October 1, 1982, shall remain available until expended.

What just happenedMay 19, 1982

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 574.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
8 cosponsors
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 19, 198201
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S.Rept. 97-405)

Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to extend until September 30, 1985, the authorization for the Secretary of Transportation to issue and sell anticipation notes for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Fund. Authorizes appropriations for such Fund for FY 1983 to remain available until October 1, 1985. Sets forth limitations on authorized expenditures from the Fund. Provides that funds appropriated for the preference share program (a program which provides low interest loans for the rehabilitation and acquisition of railroad facilities) before October 1, 1982, shall remain available until expended.

Introduced in SenateApr 22, 198200

Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to extend until September 30, 1986, the authorization for the Secretary of Transportation to issue and sell anticipation notes for the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Fund. Authorizes appropriations for such Fund for FY 1983 to remain available until October 1, 1986. Sets forth limitations on authorized expenditures from the Fund. Provides that funds appropriated for the preference share program (a program which provides low interest loans for the rehabilitation and acquisition of railroad facilities) before October 1, 1982, shall remain available until expended.