H.R. 9142 · 93rd Congress · 1973–1974
A bill to restore, support, and maintain modern, efficient, rail service in the Northeast region of the United States, to designate a system of essential rail lines in the Northeast region, to provide financial assistance to rail carriers in the Northeast region, to improve competitive equity among surface transportation modes, to improve the process of Government regulation and for other purposes
H.R. 9142 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jun 29, 1973, sponsored by Dick Shoup. Congress held 9 roll call votes on it.
During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 1973
- Policy area
- Transportation
- Public law
- Public Law 93-236
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 1973
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJan 2, 1974
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend H.R. 9142 so as to provide that no payments be made to any protected employee (i.e., a furloughed…House · Nov 8, 1973
- To amend H. R. 9142 so as to limit the payment of the monthly displacement allowance for employees who are…House · Nov 8, 1973
- To pass H. R. 9142.House · Nov 8, 1973
- To amend H.R. 9142, a bill to restructure the rail transportation system in in midwest & northeast U.S., by…Senate · Dec 11, 1973
- To amend H.R. 9142, by providing continued compensation for 6 years in the case of protected employees with…Senate · Dec 11, 1973
- To reconsider the vote by which the beall amendment to H.R. 9142 was rejected. (see var. 561.)Senate · Dec 11, 1973
- To pass H.R. 9142.Senate · Dec 11, 1973
- To agree to the conference report on H. R. 9142, to restore, support and maintain modern, efficient rail…House · Dec 20, 1973
- To agree to conference report on H.R. 9142, to provide for restructuring of the railroads in the midwestern…Senate · Dec 21, 1973
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