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Bill· HRH.R. 4810 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1984
Amends the National Capital Transportation Act of 1969 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to study the feasibility of constructing a rail rapid transit line between the West Falls Church, Virginia, station of the Washington, D. C. metrorail system and Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Requires a report to Congress on such study within one year after enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4769 (98th)open
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1984
Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to require the obligation of Federal financial assistance after September 30, 1984, as follows: (1) 35 percent for the construction of new fixed guideway systems and extensions of such systems; and (2) 45 percent for rail modernization. Excludes from such assistance the construction of facilities for buses and other high occupancy vehicles.
Bill· HRH.R. 4736 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1984
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to prohibit the Consolidated Rail Corporation from abandoning rail freight service on certain rail lines in New Brighton, Pennsylvania.
Bill· SS. 2244 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1984
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 to require that U.S. documented vessels be used for the transportation of merchandise between points within the United States and Canada when such transportation is in part over Canadian rail lines.
Bill· HRH.R. 4706 (98th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1984
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 for the Department of Transportation for the following maritime programs: (1) operating differential subsidy; (2) research and development activities; and (3) operations and training activities, including maritime education and training expenses and national security support capabilities.
Law· SS. 2217 (98th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1984
Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to permit the Secretary of Transportation, at the request of the Governor of an affected State, to exempt segments of the Interstate System from the tandem trailer and large truck requirements, upon determining that such segments cannot safely accommodate such trucks. Requires the Secretary, if any segment of the Interstate System is so exempted, to consult with affected units of local government to determine possible alternative routes.
Law· HRH.R. 4616 (98th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1984
Amends the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 to increase the authorized appropriations for highway safety programs for FY 1985 and 1986. Requires each State to expend at least eight percent of such funds for developing and implementing comprehensive programs concerning the use of child restraint systems in motor vehicles.