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S.3700: High-Speed Rail for America Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Nov. 19, 2008
- Latest Major Action Nov. 19, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
High-Speed Rail for America Act of 2008 - Establishes within the Federal Railroad Administration the Office of High-Speed Passenger Rail (HSPR Office) , headed by the Associate Administrator for High-Speed Rail. Requires the HSPR Office to: (1) assume responsibility for all high-speed rail activities currently carried out by the Office of Railroad Development; and (2) consult with the Secretary of Transportation to assist eligible entities to...
(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 Finance.
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| Nov. 19, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.) |