H.R. 1939 (105th): Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act of 1997

Introduced:
Jun 17, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Susan Molinari [R-NY13]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 17, 1997, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 17, 1997
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To modernize and improve Federal railroad infrastructure financing programs, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jun 17, 1997.
16 pages

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6/17/1997--Introduced.
Railroad Infrastructure Financing Improvement Act of 1997 - Amends Federal railroad law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to provide not more than $5 billion in direct loans and loan guarantees to State and local governments, government sponsored authorities and corporations, and railroad carriers to: (1) acquire, improve, or rehabilitate existing rail equipment or facilities, or establish new railroad facilities; or (2) refinance outstanding debt incurred in carrying out such activities. Sets forth specified conditions and eligibility requirements for such loans.

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  • Title 45: RAILROADS
  • Chapter 16: REGIONAL RAIL REORGANIZATION
  • Subchapter II: UNITED STATES RAILWAY ASSOCIATION
  • Section 721: Loans
  • Chapter 17: RAILROAD REVITALIZATION AND REGULATORY REFORM
  • Subchapter II: RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING
  • Section 821: Definitions
  • Title 49: TRANSPORTATION
  • Subtitle I: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
  • Chapter 3: GENERAL DUTIES AND POWERS
  • Subchapter I: DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
  • Section 306: Prohibited discrimination