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S.738: Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 14, 1997
- Latest Major Action Dec. 2, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Reforms Subtitle A: Operational Reforms Subtitle B: Procurement Subtitle C: Employee Protection Reforms Subtitle D: Use of Railroad Facilities Title II: Fiscal Accountability Title III: Authorization of Appropriations Title IV: Miscellaneous Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 - Title I: Reforms - Subtitle A: Operational Reforms - Amends Federal transportation law to direct the National Railroad Passenger...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with amendments. With written report No. 105-85.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The Committee amendments were withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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Received in the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 319 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 738 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against the bill, as amended, are waived. One motion to commit with or without instructions is made in order. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Rule H. Res. 319 passed House.
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Mr. Shuster 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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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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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 desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-134.
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| May 14, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) |