H.R. 2047 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Railroad Competition Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005
H.R. 2047 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 3, 2005, sponsored by Richard Baker with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 3, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Railroad Competition Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Amends federal transportation law to specify the primary objectives of U.S. rail transportation policy. Requires a rail carrier, upon shipper request, to establish a rate for transportation and provide requested service between any two points on the carrier's system where traffic originates, terminates, or may reasonably be interchanged.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Baker (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads. (May 3, 2005)
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