Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV) Transportation Technology Deployment Act of 1997

Summary

Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV) Transportation Technology Deployment Act of 1997 - Declares that it is U.S. policy to establish a MAGLEV transportation technology system (i.e., transportation systems employing magnetic levitation that would be capable of safe use by the public at a speed in excess of 240 miles per hour) operating along Federal-aid highway and other rights-of-way as part of a national transportation system. Amends Federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) establish a High-Speed Ground Transportation Office in the Federal Railroad Administration to coordinate and administer all authorized high-speed rail and MAGLEV programs, to make available financial assistance to provide the Federal share of full project costs of eligible projects selected, and to otherwise carry out this Act; and (2) solicit applications from States, or authorities designated by one or more States, for financial assistance authorized for planning, design, and construction of eligible MAGLEV projects. Sets forth provisions regarding the Federal share, authorized uses of assistance, and project eligibility. Directs the Secretary to establish criteria for selecting eligible projects, evaluate the projects, and select projects to receive financial assistance. Authorizes the Secretary to provide funding for a project even if high-speed rail technologies in addition to MAGLEV are still being evaluated for the project under specified circumstances where a State law directs a State entity to prepare a plan to construct and operate a high-speed rail system. Sets forth provisions regarding joint ventures. Directs the Secretary to conduct research regarding the quantification of benefits derived from the implementation of MAGLEV technology, MAGLEV safety, and the development of domestic MAGLEV technologies and technologies associated with MAGLEV infrastructure. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund to carry out this Act. Specifies that, for the purpose of obtaining tax-exempt bond financing under the Internal Revenue Code, a MAGLEV facility shall be considered to be a high-speed intercity rail facility with an average speed greater than 150 miles per hour.

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Timeline

1. 31 July 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 July 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 July 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 July 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 6 August 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology.

   Source: Committee

6. 14 August 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

   Source: Committee

7. 7 October 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1960-1961)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 31 July 1997 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 31 July 1997

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 31 July 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 July 1997

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Sponsors

• Rep. Kim, Jay [R-CA-41] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Cosponsor
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