S. 1516 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2005
S. 1516 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 27, 2005, sponsored by Trent Lott with 22 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
- Jul 27, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2005 - Title I: Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2006-FY2011 for: (1) Amtrak capital and operating grants, including state capital grants; (2) the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); (3) Amtrak repayment of long-term debt and capital leases; (4) excess Amtrak railroad retirement payments to the Railroad Retirement Account; (5) the rail cooperative r…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trent Lott (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 10 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 27, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235. (Oct 18, 2005)
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