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- H.R.2047
H.R.2047: Railroad Competition Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 3, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (20 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Railroad Competition Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Amends federal transportation law to specify the primary objectives of U.S. rail transportation policy. Requires a rail carrier, upon shipper request, to establish a rate for transportation and provide requested service between any two points on the carrier's system where traffic originates, terminates, or may reasonably be interchanged. Prohibits the Surface Transportation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
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| May 3, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Hugh Baker (R-La.) |