H.R.2247: Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act of 1997

About This Bill

Bill Cosponsor

Bill Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Procurement Reforms Title II: Operational Reforms Title III: Collective Bargaining Reforms Title IV: Use of Railroad Facilities Title V: Financial Reforms Title VI: Miscellaneous Title VII: Authorization of Appropriations Amtrak Reform and Privatization Act of 1997 - Title I: Procurement Reforms - Amends Federal transportation law to revise provisions regarding the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 30.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 105-251.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 270 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2247 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an orginal bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill. No other amendments shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, if offered in the order and manner specified.
Rule H. Res. 270 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 270.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2247 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an orginal bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill. No other amendments shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, if offered in the order and manner specified.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 270 and Rule XXIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jim Kolbe to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2247 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Mr. Bonior moved that the Committee rise.
On motion that the Committee rise Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 214 (Roll no. 528).
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 270, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the LaTourette amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 270, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Quinn amendment.
Mr. Shuster moved the Committee rise.
On motion the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2247 as unfinished business.
For Further Action See S.738.
July 24, 1997

Introduced in the House by Susan Molinari (R-N.Y.)

Close Comment Creative Commons Donate Email Facebook Mobile Phone Podcast Print Google News logo Google_NewsInitiative_Lockup_FullColor RSS Search Search Twitter WhatsApp Resolving differences Check Building Arrow right Info circle Oops OOPS Pencil File text Bars Search Close Cogs Filter Compare Revolving Door Info card Activity Member menu Globe Document External link Quote News Calendar No Vote
Current site Current page