S. 919 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Railroad Competition Act of 2003
S. 919 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Conrad Burns with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Railroad Competition Act of 2003 - Amends Federal transportation law to specify the primary objectives of U.S. rail transportation policy. Requires submission to arbitration of certain rail rate, service, and other disputes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Conrad Burns (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 11, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-965. (Oct 23, 2003)
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- H.R. 3087: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003
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- H.R. 3850: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4219: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II
- H.R. 4635: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III
- H.R. 4916: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV
- H.R. 2443: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004
- H.R. 4226: Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004
- H.R. 5183: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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