This bill became law
What it doesSummary house agreed to senate amendment with amendment (Nov 3, 1977)
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations not to exceed $23,000,000 for the United States Railway Association in order to meet its administrative expenses for fiscal year 1978.
Authorizes the special bankruptcy court to utilize and appoint special masters.
Provides for direct appeal of certain decisions of the special court to the Supreme Court.
What just happenedNov 23, 1977
Public Law 95-199.
Who’s behind it
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations not to exceed $23,000,000 for the United States Railway Association in order to meet its administrative expenses for fiscal year 1978.
Authorizes the special bankruptcy court to utilize and appoint special masters.
Provides for direct appeal of certain decisions of the special court to the Supreme Court.
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize such appropriations as may be necessary, not to exceed $12,000,000, to the United States Railway Association in order to carry out its administrative expenses under such Act for fiscal year 1978.