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- H.R.6476
H.R.6476: To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 10, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail.
(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 Highways and Transit.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| July 10, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) |