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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Aug 1, 1994
High-Speed Rail Development Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to provide financial assistance to a public agency or group of public agencies for up to 50 percent of the publicly funded costs for corridor planning activities (engineering, operational, financial, environmental, or socioeconomic projections preliminary to implementation of specific high-speed rail improvements). Prohibits the use of such assistance for corridor planning with respect to the main line of the Northeast Corridor, between Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake activities for the improvement, adaptation, and integration of developed technologies for commercial application in high-speed rail service in the United States. Requires the Secretary to promulgate safety regulations necessary for high-speed rail. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Schenk, Lynn [D-CA-49] · D–CA
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Became Public Law No: 103-440.
Became Public Law No: 103-440.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15024)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S15024)
Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendment to Senate amendments.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Swift asked unanimous consent that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR 10/6/1994 H11171)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 839 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 839 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 839 amended.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12133)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 281 - 103 (Roll No. 398).
House roll call 398 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 281 - 103 (Roll No. 398).
House roll call 398 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
VOTE POSTPONED - Mr. Hefley demanded a vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Pursuant to a previous announcement by the Speaker, further proceedings were postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8429-8433)
Ms. Schenk moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-692.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 103-692.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1645)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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