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- H.R.250
H.R.250: Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 7, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Neighborhood Rail Accountability Act - Requires the Surface Transportation Board, in determining whether to issue a certificate authorizing the construction of an additional railroad line or of an extension to any railroad line, to: (1) give greater weight to local official statements and public comments in opposition to the proposed construction (especially construction in a residential area) if there is an unusually high level of public...
(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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| Jan. 7, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Gene Green (D-Texas) |