Bill95th CongressFiled May 24, 1977Transportation and Public Works
S. 1598
A bill to amend the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 in order to eliminate certain matching requirements in funding of station and fencing improvements in the Northeast Corridor.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 24, 1977)
Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to eliminate the requirement that States match Federal funds for improvement of nonoperational portions of stations used in intercity rail passenger service and of related facilities and fencing in the Northeast Corridor. Increases the appropriations authorized under such Act for such improvements.
What just happenedMay 24, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
11 cosponsors4 D7 R
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- May 24, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 24, 1977IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate