A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide for contributions to remedy damage done to railroads by disasters to the same extent contributions are presently available for damage to publicly owned airport facilities and streets and highways.

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10 July 1979

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Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Summary

Amends the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to authorize the President to make grants to help restore, repair, or replace railroad facilities or equipment which are necessary for adequate rail service and which were blocked, damaged, or destroyed by a major disaster.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/4720
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