A bill to authorize appointment of a Presidential Commission on the feasibility of Nationalizing the Nation's railroads.

Summary

Authorizes the President to appoint a Presidential Commission on the Feasibility of Nationalizing the Nation's Railroads to study the feasibility of nationalizing class I railroads. Directs the Department of Transportation to furnish the Commission with any administrative services necessary. Grants the Commission subpena power. Directs the Commission to complete its study by January 31, 1979, and to report its findings to the President and the Congress.

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Timeline

1. 22 July 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 July 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 July 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 July 1977

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Sponsors

• Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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