H.R.1631: Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century

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74 (64 Democrats, 11 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - Makes high-speed rail corridor development activities (including the acquisition of locomotives, rolling stock, track, and signal equipment) eligible for federal assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY2006-FY2013 for high-speed rail projects. Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to change from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary's...

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Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Subcommittee on Railroads Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-314, Part I.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 17, 2005.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 31, 2005.
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 3, 2006.
Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 109-314, Part II.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
April 14, 2005

Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska)

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