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H.Con.Res. 219 (98th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Interstate Commerce Commission has not been exercising its statutory authority in a matter which adequately balances the interests of rail shippers and the public against the interests of rail carriers.

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Introduced

15 November 1983

Last action

18 November 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Sponsors

Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. McNulty, James F., Jr. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Evans, Cooper [R-IA-3], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25]

Subjects

Transport

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the failure of the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate rail service in a manner to protect the interests of the public and shippers is not in the best interests of the United States. Directs the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to report jointly to Congress, within 60 days of adoption of this resolution, on the results of studies of the application of existing Federal laws to shippers. Requires the Commission to make such report to Congress within the same time limitation.

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Timeline

  1. 15 November 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 November 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

    Source: Committee

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