HR 693
111th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
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Public transit
Railroads
Transportation programs funding
Urban and suburban affairs and development
To designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail, and for other purposes.
Introduced: January 26, 2009
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 27, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 27, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jan 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 26, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) designate a rail right-of-way as a corridor for inter-suburban commuter rail based on certain qualifying factors and after a 30-day congressional review period; (2) provide technical assistance to expedite completion of inter-suburban rail service; and (3) prohibit increased usage of such corridor except to increase the availability of inter-suburban commuter rail.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Cosponsors
1