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Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 112 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1988
Expresses the sense of the Congress that it was the intent of the Congress in enacting specified legislation that: (1) the Federal Aviation Administration should use the requirement of Mode C transponders (radar tracking devices) to tie the high altitude en route to terminal airspace as a provision for safe transition; (2) Mode C should be required in all aircraft for all terminal areas where activity levels and traffic mix create a potential conflict; (3) Mode C is not needed outside of terminal areas where activity levels and traffic mix do not create potential conflict; and (4) Mode C should not be required at lower altitudes where there is no mix of commercial and general aviation traffic.
Bill· HRH.R. 4346 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1988
Federal Aviation Administration Independent Establishment Act of 1988 - Establishes the Federal Aviation Administration as an independent Federal agency to succeed the Federal Aviation Administration of the Department of Transportation. Transfers to such independent agency all functions vested in the Federal Aviation Administration currently in the Department of Transportation, and all functions vested in such Department which are administered through the Federal Aviation Administration or are related to it. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 4353 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1988
Establishes a ceiling for urban mass transportation operating assistance block grants for FY 1988.
Bill· HRH.R. 4348 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to declare that its requirements do not apply to: (1) motor vehicles used only for fire fighting purposes; and (2) motor vehicles used only for farming purposes and registered under the relevant State law as highway motor vehicles used for farming purposes.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 276 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 31 March 1988
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Surgeon General should declare that drunk driving is a national crisis.
Bill· SS. 2236 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to declare that its requirements do not apply to motor vehicles used solely for fire fighting purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 4301 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1988
Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to carry out a navigation project in the vicinity of Camden, New Jersey.
Bill· HRH.R. 4324 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 March 1988
Fairness in Rail Car Purchasing Act - Prohibits the Interstate Commerce Commission from approving any agreement among rail carriers regarding the joint acquisition of assets to be pooled by such carriers.
Bill· HRH.R. 4286 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 1988
Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from making any airport development project grant involving the Oakland International Airport, California, until the Port of Oakland enters into an agreement satisfactory to the Secretary regarding the use of specified runways for take-offs and landings between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Law· HRH.R. 4263 (100th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1988
Designates a segment of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways known as I-195 in New Jersey as the James J. Howard Interstate Highway.
Bill· HRH.R. 4260 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to exempt from its requirements motor vehicles used solely for fire fighting purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 4261 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 March 1988
Rail Line Preservation and Employee Protection Act - Amends Federal law regarding railroad industry acquisitions by noncarriers to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission to require as a condition of its approval or exemption procedure the payment of separation allowance to eligible employees. Prescribes employee eligibility criteria. Sets forth a separation allowance schedule. Establishes a maximum separation allowance of $30,000 adjusted annually for inflation. Cites circumstances under which the Commission is authorized to require a transferor carrier to pay separation allowances to employees dismissed as a consequence of a rail line transfer if such employees were performing services upon such lines. Outlines conditions under which the acquiring noncarrier must grant the right of first hire in seniority order to employees who had been performing services for the transferor rail carrier in connection with the transferred rail lines. States that the Commission's authority under this Act is plenary and exclusive.
Bill· HRH.R. 4232 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1988
Fair Practices in Automotive Products Act - Sets forth a minimum domestic content ratio for vehicle manufacturers producing over 100,000 motor vehicles for sale in the United States during each model year beginning after January 1, 1984. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe rules for allocating automotive products among vehicle manufacturers in certain circumstances. Requires such manufacturers to maintain and furnish records and information required by the Secretary for allocation purposes. Requires the Secretary to make annual reports available to the public regarding the domestic content ratio achieved by each manufacturer during the model year. Declares it is unlawful for a vehicle manufacturer to fail to meet the minimum domestic content ratio for any model year. Sets forth enforcement provisions. Requires the Secretary and the Federal Trade Commission to report to the Congress within one year after enactment of this Act regarding the practices used by vehicle manufacturers to persuade U.S. motor vehicle dealers to favor foreign-made parts over domestically produced parts.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 107 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1988
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) should: (1) investigate the management of Texas Air Corporation and Eastern Air Lines since the acquisition of Eastern by Texas Air to determine (according to prescribed guidelines) the effect of such management upon the public interest; (2) use the investigation findings as a basis for decisions in pending and future cases involving proposed changes in domestic and international operations of Eastern; (3) not authorize the operation of any entity as a subsidiary of Texas Air in performing any air transportation operations until completion of a review to determine whether such performance is consistent with the public interest; (4) not authorize any Texas Air subsidiary to engage in air transportation until the application for such certificate has been reviewed; (5) not authorize Orion Air to provide contract services with Eastern unless Orion establishes conclusively its capability of conducting such operations with the highest degree of safety; (6) not expedite consideration of Orion's request to operate under contract with Eastern by diverting employees of the Department of Transportation or the Federal Aviation Administration from their responsibilities of ensuring the safety of previously authorized operations; and (7) require, as a condition of any approval of Orion's request to provide air transportation service under contract with Eastern, that purchasers of tickets for such service must be informed at the time of making reservations of the identity of the carrier having operational responsibility for such service.
Bill· SS. 2195 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1988
Amends the Department of Transportation Act regarding local rail service assistance to authorize appropriations for FY 1989 through 1991. Decreases the Federal share of rail service assistance program costs from 70 percent to 60 percent. Provides that the Federal share of costs to rehabilitate rail properties for the purpose of facilitating rail freight service shall be 70 percent.
Bill· HRH.R. 4200 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1988
Authorizes appropriations for the Maritime Administration for FY 1989 for: (1) payment of operating-differential subsidy obligations; (2) research and development activities; (3) operations and training activities; and (4) national security support capabilities, including for the National Defense Reserve Fleet and the Ready Reserve Force. Authorizes appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for FY 1989. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to revise Federal provisions relating to the making of student incentive payments to individuals enrolled in State maritime academies. Excludes, until October 1, 1990, certain classes of vessels intended for offshore oil and gas exploration or development or for operation of inland waterways from coverage under Federal ship mortgage insurance provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.
Bill· SS. 2174 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1988
Local Rail Service Reauthorizing Act - Amends the Department of Transportation Act regarding local rail service assistance to authorize appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993. Decreases the Federal share of rail service assistance program costs from 70 percent to 50 percent. Provides that the Federal share of costs to rehabilitate rail properties for the purpose of facilitating rail freight service shall be 70 percent.
Bill· SS. 2177 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1988
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the imposition or increase of any airport landing fee or comparable facilities use charge if two or more State Governors request review of such fee or charge, unless the Secretary of Transportation has approved such imposition. Prescribes such a review procedure. Applies this Act to any airport at which facility construction or maintenance has been implemented in whole or in part with funds provided under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982.
Bill· HRH.R. 4166 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to declare that its requirements do not apply to: (1) motor vehicles registered for farm use which are driven less than 15,000 miles per year; or (2) motor vehicles used solely for fire fighting purposes.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 394 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1988
Expresses the sense of the Senate that FY 1989 funding for Federal-aid highway and mass transit programs should be at levels established by the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987.
Bill· HRH.R. 4153 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1988
Hazardous Materials Transportation Information Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a region-by-region analysis of the flow of hazardous materials on highways, water, and railroads in the nine regions from which the Census Bureau derives its Commodity Transportation Survey database. Specifies the contents of such analysis, including amount of transported materials, corridors used, and incidents. Requires the Secretary to report analysis results to the Congress and each State within one year.
Bill· SS. 2159 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to declare that its requirements do not apply to motor vehicles registered for farm use which are not driven more than 15,000 miles per year.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 400 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1988
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that FY 1989 funding for Federal-aid highway and mass transit programs should be at levels established by the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 262 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 10 March 1988
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) should: (1) investigate the management of Texas Air Corporation and Eastern Air Lines since the acquisition of Eastern by Texas Air to determine (according to prescribed guidelines) the effect of such management upon the public interest; (2) use the investigation findings as a basis for decisions in pending and future cases involving proposed changes in domestic and international operations of Eastern; (3) not authorize the operation of any entity as a subsidiary of Texas Air in performing any air transportation operations until completion of a review to determine whether such performance is consistent with the public interest; (4) not authorize any Texas Air subsidiary to engage in air transportation until the application for such certificate has been reviewed; (5) not authorize Orion Air to provide contract services with Eastern unless Orion establishes conclusively its capability of conducting such operations with the highest degree of safety; (6) not expedite consideration of Orion's request to operate under contract with Eastern by diverting employees of the Department of Transportation or the Federal Aviation Administration from their responsibilities of ensuring the safety of previously authorized operations; and (7) require, as a condition of any approval of Orion's request to operate under contract with Eastern, that purchasers of tickets for such service must be informed at the time of making reservations of the identity of the carrier having operational responsibility for such service.
Bill· HRH.R. 4115 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1988
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the issuance of an airman's certificate to any person whose certificate has been revoked for activities relating to controlled substances. (Current law limits such prohibition to a five-year period beginning on the date of revocation.)
Bill· HRH.R. 4113 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1988
Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discriminatory adverse actions by an aviation industry employer against an employee who has alerted Federal officials to civil aircraft safety hazards, if such employee had previously disclosed the same information to his employer. Sets forth a grievance and investigation procedure for violations of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4116 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to provide that its requirements do not apply to motor vehicles used solely for firefighting, emergency rescue, or medical purposes.
Bill· SS. 2136 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1988
Amends Federal law relating to Interstate highway construction funds to provide that any State which voluntarily reduces the period of availability of apportioned funds for any fiscal year shall be ineligible to receive funds for the succeeding fiscal year.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 392 (100th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1988
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Jonathan Winer, counsel to Senator Kerry, and any Senator or other Senate employee who may be asked to testify or produce documents in the case of Southern Air Transport, Inc. v. Post-Newsweek Stations of Florida, Inc., et al.
Bill· HRH.R. 4074 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1988
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit the imposition or increase of any airport landing fee or comparable facilities use charge if the Governors of two or more States request review of the fee or charge, unless the Secretary of Transportation has approved such imposition. Prescribes such a review procedure. Applies this Act to any airport at which facility construction or maintenance has been implemented in whole or in part with funds provided under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982.
Bill· HRH.R. 4094 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1988
Amends Federal law relating to railroad employee protective arrangements in rail carrier transactions to provide that, in the case of a transaction between parties under common control, if the Interstate Commerce Commission has not issued a final decision requiring such a protective arrangement within six months after receiving notice of the proposed transaction, then such an arrangement shall be at least as protective as the terms imposed under current law in merger cases before February 5, 1976.
Bill· SS. 2116 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to declare that its requirements do not apply to: (1) motor vehicles registered for farm use which are driven less than 15,000 miles per year; or (2) motor vehicles used solely for fire fighting purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 4067 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1988
Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations prohibiting any railroad employee from leaving either the scene of a railroad accident or such employee's appropriate place of duty (unless warranted because of injury or other urgent circumstances) if the employee: (1) caused or contributed to the accident; or (2) has specified responsibilities regarding the accident's aftermath. Sets forth criminal penalties for knowing or willful violation of regulations promulgated under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4066 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to exempt from its requirements motor vehicles used solely for fire fighting purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 4069 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1988
Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations for the safe transportation of hazardous materials in domestic and foreign commerce (including route designations). Cites the area in which Federal regulations preempt State hazardous materials transportation requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate regulations for dispute resolution among the States regarding hazardous materials highway route designations. Permits States to petition for judicial review of the dispute resolution decision. Grants the Secretary discretion to either adopt or reject hazardous materials transportation standards adopted by international bodies according to the Secretary's perception of the public interest. Requires motor carriers of specified hazardous materials (including radioactive materials) to possess a valid safety permit issued by the Secretary authorizing the carrier to engage in such transportation. Cites circumstances under which such permits may be suspended or revoked. Amends the definition of radioactive materials to state that it does not include any material determined by the Secretary to be of such low radioactivity that it does not pose a significant hazard when transported. Revises the scope of civil penalties to impose liability for any infraction of regulations (currently such liability only attaches to violations knowingly committed). Prescribes guidelines under which the preemption of State laws conflicting with this Act shall be determined. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1989.
Law· HRH.R. 4039 (100th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1988
Declares that the Southern Pacific Transportation Company has abandoned certain real property situated in Alameda County, California, forming a part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to the Central Pacific Railway Company. Disclaims all Federal right, title, and interest in such property in favor of Alameda County. Authorizes Alameda County to use such property for county highway purposes. Reserves to the United States all oil, coal, or other minerals in such property, including prospecting, mining, and removal rights.
Bill· HRH.R. 4035 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 February 1988
Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to arrange with the National Academy of Sciences to study the efficacy of State motor vehicle safety inspection programs regarding highway accidents and unsafe vehicles. Outlines the parameters of such study and the persons to be consulted. Requires the Academy to report the study results to specified congressional committees. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· SS. 2098 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1988
Air Travel Rights for Blind Individuals Act - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to preclude an air carrier from establishing aircraft seating restrictions based upon a passenger's visual acuity or use of a white cane or dog guide or other such means of assistance.
Bill· HRH.R. 4023 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1988
Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discriminatory adverse actions by employers against aircraft personnel who have: (1) filed complaints or testified or participated in a proceeding regarding aircraft safety; (2) provided information to the Federal Government relating to air safety; or (3) reasonably refused to perform a task believed to be adverse to air safety. Sets forth a grievance procedure for the investigation of discrimination grievances by the Secretary of Labor.
Bill· SS. 2088 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1988
National Infrastructure Development Act of 1988 - Title I: State Infrastructure Revolving Funds - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to pay to the appropriate Program Account of any State Infrastructure Revolving Fund (SIRF) certain allocated funds for: (1) the Federal-aid secondary system; (2) the Federal-aid urban system; (3) bridge rehabilitation; and (4) airports and airways. Prescribes the guidelines under which each participating State shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary regarding the SIRF. Requires in each SIRF a General Infrastructure Account (GIA) to receive loan repayments. Provides that States which do not participate in the SIRF program shall continue to receive Federal grants in the conventional manner. Sets forth the options which must be elected by a city receiving direct pass-through grants from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, or the Federal Aviation Administration. Requires each participating State to establish a General Infrastructure Account Priority List that takes into account the priorities established in the several Program Account Priority Lists for projects that have not been funded from the Program Accounts. Mandates that any loans from the GIA be made according to the GIA Priority List. Sets forth criteria for projects on such List. Requires the Governor of each participating State to transmit an annual report of SIRF activities to the Secretary. Prescribes a reallotments and payments withholding schedule for non-obligation of funds or non-compliance with the prescribed agreement. Title II: National Infrastructure Corporation - National Infrastructure Corporation Act of 1988 - Establishes the National Infrastructure Corporation. Vests the powers of the Corporation in its Board of Directors, who shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Board to submit to the President and the Congress an annual operations and expenditures report. Requires the Board to establish a National Infrastructure Revolving Fund providing low-cost financing to major infrastructure projects. Sets forth loan conditions. Authorizes the Corporation to: (1) provide technical assistance to qualified concerns; and (2) develop a technical innovation, research, and development program as it pertains to infrastructure. Mandates that the Corporation pay into the SIRF of each participating State a certain percentage of the share of Federal grants deposited into the State's SIRF during the preceding year ("bonus payments"). Directs the Board to establish infrastructure criteria and a national priority list. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make interest from the National Infrastructure Revolving Fund available to implement the capital stock subscription of the National Infrastructure Corporation. Title III: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date of this Act.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 383 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1988
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) funding for Amtrak should be continued at a level that will enable it to continue to operate a national railway system and to continue to improve its financial performances and service levels; and (2) the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration should work with Amtrak management to lower Amtrak's dependence on public funding and to assign the highest priority possible to safety.
Bill· HRH.R. 4011 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 February 1988
Amends the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to declare that its requirements do not apply to: (1) motor vehicles registered for farm use which are driven less than 15,000 miles per year; or (2) motor vehicles used solely for fire fighting purposes.
Bill· SS. 2083 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1988
States that the payment of certain annuities under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the appropriation of funds to the Dual Benefits Payments Account shall: (1) be considered a mandatory Federal obligation (rather than a discretionary activity); (2) not be subject to sequestration or reduction under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act); and (3) have the same status for Federal budgetary and accounting purposes as benefits paid under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (thus ensuring that certain railroad retirement benefits paid out of the Dual Benefits Payments Account are not reduced). Appropriates funds to the Dual Benefits Payments Account for FY 1988.
Bill· SS. 2072 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1988
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations allowing the States to use rights-of-way along Federal-aid highways for the construction of magnetic levitation systems as part of the Federal-aid highway system.
Bill· HRH.R. 3949 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1988
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to designate the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail, a vehicular tour route along existing public roads linking natural and cultural sites in New Jersey. Directs the Secretary to complete and submit to the appropriate congressional committees within one year a comprehensive inventory of trail sites and a general management plan. Requires intergovernment consultation and public participation in the preparation of such inventory and plan. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance in the development of interpretive materials and conservation methods. Requires that the trail be marked with appropriate markers for the public. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 456 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 1988
Directs the Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Law· SS. 2057 (100th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 16 February 1988
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to designate the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail, a vehicular tour route along existing public roads linking natural and cultural sites in New Jersey. Directs the Secretary to complete and report to the appropriate congressional committees within one year a comprehensive inventory of trail sites and a general management plan. Requires intergovernment consultation and public participation in the preparation of such inventory and plan. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance in the development of interpretive materials and conservation methods. Requires that the trail be marked with appropriate markers for the public. Authorizes appropriations.
Bill· HRH.R. 3918 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1988
Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the Boat Safety Account in the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund to: (1) authorize transfers into the account of motorboat fuel taxes received before October 1, 1999 (current law provides authorization until October 1, 1988); (2) increase from $45,000,000 to $60,000,000 the amount permissible in the Account without triggering a prohibition of Highway Trust Fund transfers into the Account for FY 1988 and thereafter; and (3) extend from April 1, 1989, to October 1, 1999, the date before which expenditures may be made from the Account for recreational boating safety programs. Grants the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating liquidating contract authority with respect to State recreational boating safety programs in an amount equal to one-half (currently two-thirds) of the amount of motorboat fuel taxes transferred to the Account in FY 1988 and thereafter. Increases from one-third to one-half the portion of such funds available for Coast Guard services in connection with recreational boating safety services. Prohibits fiscal year expenditures for Coast Guard expenses from exceeding those for State boating safety programs generally. Amends Federal law to permit a State to use contributions of funds, materials, lands, and services to carry out certain fish restoration and management projects in lieu of paying its share of the activity.
Law· HRH.R. 3923 (100th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1988
Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to waive citizenship requirements for certain officers and seamen on various vessels, including offshore supply vessels and mobile offshore drilling units operating beyond the Outer Continental Shelf. (Current law allows waiver only for unlicensed seamen.)
Bill· SS. 2048 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1988
Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to remove specified accounts related to railroad retirement funds, taxes, and revenues from inclusion in the Federal budget totals submitted by the President or the Congress, and to exempt such accounts from any general budget limitation imposed by law on Federal expenditures and net lending (budget outlays). Amends the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to prohibit from inclusion in the Federal budget totals submitted by the President or the Congress certain railroad unemployment insurance accounts, taxes, and funds, and to exempt them from any general statutory budget limitations imposed upon Federal expenditures and budget outlays. Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to direct the Railroad Retirement Board (the Board) to submit an annual budget program to the Office of Management and Budget which shall include separate statements of the Board's requested appropriations. Directs the President to include such requested amounts (without revision) in the budget transmitted to the Congress. Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to provide that the Board's authority to determine the number of individuals it shall employ shall not be subject to review by other Federal administrative or accounting personnel. Precludes regulations promulgated by the Board from being subject to review by other Federal administrative or accounting personnel.