S. 919 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Railroad Competition Act of 2005
S. 919 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 27, 2005, sponsored by Conrad Burns with 11 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
- Apr 27, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Railroad Competition 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
Conrad Burns (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Apr 27, 2005)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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