United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1939 (105th)
Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act of 1997
Introduced
17 June 1997
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
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Summary
Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act of 1997 - Amends Federal railroad law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to provide not more than $5 billion in direct loans and loan guarantees to State and local governments, government sponsored authorities and corporations, and railroad carriers to: (1) acquire, improve, or rehabilitate existing rail equipment or facilities, or establish new railroad facilities; or (2) refinance outstanding debt incurred in carrying out such activities. Sets forth specified conditions and eligibility requirements for such loans.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 June 1997
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 June 1997
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 17 June 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1939
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/1939