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- H.R.5644
H.R.5644: To provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 14, 2008
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (2 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to solicit proposals for projects for the financing, design, construction, and operation of an initial high-speed rail system between Washington, DC, and New York City, New York (Northeast Corridor). Requires the Secretary to: (1) determine whether a proposal is feasible; and (2) establish a commission for each corridor for which one or more feasible proposals are submitted. Directs the Secretary to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| March 14, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by John L. Mica (R-Fla.) |