Joint resolution to provide for a study by the Secretary of Transportation of the feasibility of Government acquisition, operation, and maintenance of railroad tracks, rights-of-way, signal systems, and other fixed facilities (as a separate activity or as a part of a coordinated Federal transportation program).

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 January 1975

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Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to undertake and carry out a full and complete study of the costs, benefits, and methods of acquisition, operation, and maintenance by the Federal Government of all railroad tracks, rights-of-way, signal and train control systems, and other fixed facilities. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit a report to the Congress on or before June 30, 1976. Authorizes appropriations of $100,000 to carry out such study.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/house-joint-resolution/79
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