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H.R. 4867 (103rd)

An Act to authorize appropriations for high-speed ground transportation, and for other purposes.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 August 1994

Last action

2 November 1994 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 103-440.

Sponsors

Rep. Schenk, Lynn [D-CA-49], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

5 February 2024

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Summary

High-Speed Rail Development Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to provide financial assistance to a public agency or group of public agencies for up to 50 percent of the publicly funded costs for corridor planning activities (engineering, operational, financial, environmental, or socioeconomic projections preliminary to implementation of specific high-speed rail improvements). Prohibits the use of such assistance for corridor planning with respect to the main line of the Northeast Corridor, between Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake activities for the improvement, adaptation, and integration of developed technologies for commercial application in high-speed rail service in the United States. Requires the Secretary to promulgate safety regulations necessary for high-speed rail. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 1 August 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 August 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 August 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 August 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 August 1994

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 August 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 August 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1645)

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 5 August 1994

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 August 1994

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 August 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 10 August 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-692.

    Source: Committee

  12. 10 August 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-692.

    Source: Committee

  13. 16 August 1994

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 August 1994

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 281 - 103 (Roll No. 398).

    Source: Floor

  15. 16 August 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 281 - 103 (Roll No. 398).

    Source: Floor

  16. 16 August 1994

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8429-8433)

    Source: Floor

  17. 16 August 1994

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 August 1994

    Floor

    Ms. Schenk moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 17 August 1994

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 18 August 1994

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12133)

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 August 1994

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 839 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  22. 23 August 1994

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  23. 7 October 1994

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendment to Senate amendments.

    Source: Floor

  24. 7 October 1994

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 7 October 1994

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 7 October 1994

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.

    Source: NotUsed

  27. 7 October 1994

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Swift asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR 10/6/1994 H11171)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  28. 8 October 1994

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15024)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 8 October 1994

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S15024)

    Source: NotUsed

  30. 12 October 1994

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  31. 21 October 1994

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  32. 21 October 1994

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  33. 2 November 1994

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 103-440.

    Source: President

  34. 2 November 1994

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  35. 2 November 1994

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 3 November 1994

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  • Enrolled Bill (text)

    Enrolled Bill · EN · 8 October 1994

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    Enrolled Bill · EN · 8 October 1994

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    Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 7 October 1994

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    Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 7 October 1994

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  • House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

    summary · EN · 7 October 1994

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    Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 18 August 1994

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    Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 18 August 1994

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  • Received in Senate (text)

    Received in Senate · EN · 17 August 1994

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    Received in Senate · EN · 17 August 1994

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 16 August 1994

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 16 August 1994

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    Reported in House · EN · 10 August 1994

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    Reported in House · EN · 10 August 1994

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 1 August 1994

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    Introduced in House · EN · 1 August 1994

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