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S. 2156 (96th)

Northeast Corridor Completion Act

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 December 1979

Last action

8 May 1980 · Passed

Status

Measure passed Senate, amended.

Sponsors

Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]

Subjects

Transport

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14 January 2025

Transport

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Summary

Northeast Corridor Completion Act of 1979 - Amends the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to extend the time period within which (1) regularly scheduled and dependable intercity rail passenger service is to be established between Boston and New York and New York and Washington, D.C.; and (2) the National Railroad Passenger Corporation must submit to the President and to Congress an updated, comprehensive report on the financial and operating results of such service. Increases the amount authorized to be appropriated to effectuate the establishment of such service. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire any real property which the Secretary deems necessary to effectuate such service. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with cost- sharing parties to permit the Secretary to incur obligations to carry out improvements in anticipation of reimbursement from such parties. Permits the Secretary to transfer to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation excess real or personal property from the Northeast Corridor Improvement Project. Establishes a goal of self- sufficiency for such intercity passenger service within five years of the completion of such Project. Amends the Department of Transportation Act to authorize the Secretary to establish a working capital fund for financing the activities of the Transportation Systems Center, including research and analysis.

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Timeline

  1. 19 December 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 December 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-677.

    Source: Committee

  4. 1 May 1980

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-677.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 May 1980

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  6. 8 May 1980

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 8 May 1980

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 1 May 1980

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 19 December 1979

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