S. 294 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007
S. 294 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, has passed both chambers — introduced on Jan 16, 2007, sponsored by Frank R. Lautenberg with 41 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed both chambers
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) Amtrak capital and operating grants, including capital grants to states, to the Amtrak Office of the Inspector General, and for accessibility improvements and barrier removal for individuals with disabilities; (2) Amtrak repayment of long-term debt and capital leases; and (3) the rai…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008
Sponsor
Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2007
- Passed the SenateOct 30, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 22, 2008
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference. (Jul 23, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Oct 30, 2007 · Bill Passed70–22 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Oct 30, 2007 · Cloture Motion Agreed to79–13
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To prohibit Federal subsidies in excess of specified amounts on any Amtrak train route.Senate · Oct 25, 2007
- To remove the limitation on the number of Amtrak routes available for competitive bid.Senate · Oct 25, 2007
- To require Amtrak to regularly report to Congress on the profits or losses relating to the provision of food…Senate · Oct 30, 2007
- A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.Senate · Oct 30, 2007
- To require Amtrak to disclose the Federal subsidy of every ticket sold for transportation on Amtrak.Senate · Oct 30, 2007
- A bill to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.Senate · Oct 30, 2007
More bills from Frank R. Lautenberg in the 110th Congress
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 1129: To provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of an arterial road in St. Louis…
- H.R. 3311: To authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35…
- H.R. 4343: Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act
- H.R. 1216: K.T. Safety Act of 2007
- H.R. 5270: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 1195: SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008
- H.R. 6327: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 802: Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
- H.R. 3985: Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007
- H.R. 6984: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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