A bill to amend section 1(16) of the Interstate Commerce Act authorizing the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue rail transportation services.

Summary

Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue rail transportation service whenever the Commission is of the opinion that any interstate railroad carrier is unable to transport the traffic offered it so as to properly serve the public. (Amends 49 U.S.C. sec. 1(16))

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Timeline

1. 31 May 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 May 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 July 1973

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 93-302.

   Source: Committee

4. 6 July 1973

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 93-302.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 July 1973

   Passed

   Measure passed Senate, amended.

   Source: Floor

6. 14 July 1973

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

   Source: Floor

7. 16 July 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 14 July 1973

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 May 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Pearson, James B. [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cotton, Norris [R-NH] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · sscm00 · Standing

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