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- H.R.4867
H.R.4867: Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1994
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 1, 1994
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: High-Speed Rail Title II: Rail Safety Title III: Grade Crossing Safety Title I: High-Speed Rail - Swift Rail Development Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to provide financial assistance to a public agency or group of public agencies for up to 50 percent of the publicly financed costs for corridor planning activities (engineering, operational, financial, environmental, or...
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-692.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.
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Ms. Schenk moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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VOTE POSTPONED - Mr. Hefley demanded a vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Pursuant to a previous announcement by the Speaker, further proceedings were postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 281 - 103 (Roll No. 398).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 839 amended.
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Passed Senate in lieu of S. 839 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mr. Swift asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments.
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On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendment to Senate amendments.
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Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendments by Voice Vote.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 103-440.
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| Aug. 1, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Schenk (D-Calif.) |