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HR 4028 97th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Federally-guaranteed loans National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Railroad electrification Railroad passenger traffic Railroads Right-of-way Roads and highways

Rail Passenger Systems Act of 1981

Introduced: June 25, 1981 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 7, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Jun 25, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 25, 1981
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rail Passenger Systems Act of 1981 - Amends the Rail Passenger Service Act to direct the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to acquire the rights-of-way necessary for the operation of high-speed rail passenger service in accordance with this Act.

Directs Amtrak to establish high-speed rail passenger service on 20 specified rail corridors.

Encourages the provision of such rail passenger service by Amtrak employees, with Amtrak facilities and equipment. Directs Amtrak to implement a grade-crossing separation program in cooperation with private rail carriers.

Directs Amtrak to use centrally generated electrical power produced by local electric utilities whenever possible.

Directs the President to appoint a Presidential Rail Corridor Development Expediter to assist Amtrak in providing rail service under this Act.

Authorizes Amtrak to guarantee loans for the purposes of this Act. Deletes appropriations for payments of loan principal for fiscal year 1982. Increases the sum available for loan guarantees under this Act.

What's happening now July 7, 1981

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1