A bill directing the Secretary of Agriculture to compile and publish certain information relating to the adequacy of a transportation system to meet the needs of agriculture and rural development in the United States, and for other purposes.

Summary

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to compile and publish a report, to be revised every three years, containing specific recommendations for a railroad transportation system adequate to meet the essential needs of the agricultural industry of the United States. Requires annual reports to Congress regarding the capability of the Nation's transportation system (all forms of transportation) to meet such needs. Directs the Secretary to participate in all proceedings of any Federal agencies likely to make an impact on the agricultural industry of the United States or on rural development in order to foster the cause of an efficient and economical transportation system serving such interests.

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Timeline

1. 1 June 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 June 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 June 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 September 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Agriculture with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1600.

   Source: Committee

5. 21 September 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Agriculture with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1600.

   Source: Committee

6. 3 October 1978

   Floor

   Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 4 October 1978

   Floor

   Measure considered in House.

   Source: Floor

8. 4 October 1978

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #869 (352-49).

   Source: Floor

9. 4 October 1978

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #869 (352-49).

   Source: Floor

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 September 1978

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 June 1978

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Sponsors

• Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wampler, William C. [R-VA-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cornwell, David L. [D-IN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, James P. (Jim) [R-CO-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] · R · Cosponsor
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