H.R. 5074 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Railroad Retirement Technical Improvement Act of 2006
H.R. 5074 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 4, 2006, sponsored by Don Young with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 4, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 109-305
What it does
Railroad Retirement Technical Improvement Act of 2006 - Amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to repeal a provision requiring the Railroad Retirement Board to enter into an arrangement with a nongovernmental financial institution to serve as disbursing agent for annuity and death benefits. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to serve as the disbursing agent for such benefits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Don Young (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 4, 2006
- Passed the HouseJul 25, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentSep 29, 2006
- Became lawOct 6, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-305. (Oct 6, 2006)
More bills from Don Young in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 2566: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3104: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II
- H.R. 3332: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III
- H.R. 3377: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV
- H.R. 3453: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V
- H.R. 3512: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI
- H.R. 3: SAFETEA-LU
- H.R. 3649: Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005
- H.R. 4508: Coast Guard Hurricane Relief Act of 2005
- H.R. 889: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 2566: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3104: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part II
- H.R. 3332: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part III
- H.R. 3377: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part IV
- H.R. 3453: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V
- H.R. 3512: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI
- H.R. 3: SAFETEA-LU
- H.R. 3649: Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005
- S. 1786: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make emergency airport improvement project…
- H.R. 889: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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