S. 3983 (111th): A bill to authorize the State of Ohio to reprogram grant funds received for intercity passenger rail service pursuant to title XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for other transportation projects.

Introduced:
Nov 29, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. George Voinovich [R-OH]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on November 29, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 29, 2010
Referred to Committee Nov 29, 2010
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Last updated Nov 29, 2010.
2 pages

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11/29/2010--Introduced.
Authorizes the state of Ohio to use (reprogram) grant funds received from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for intercity passenger rail service capital projects, pursuant to appropriations under title XII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, for any other transportation projects.

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  • Title 49: TRANSPORTATION
  • Subtitle V: RAIL PROGRAMS
  • Part C: PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
  • Chapter 244: INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE CORRIDOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
  • Section 24401: Definitions