A bill to amend the Rail Passenger Service Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for Amtrak for three additional years, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3996 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on May 8, 1979, sponsored by James Florio. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: May 8, 1979
Policy area: Transportation
Public law: Public Law 96-73

Sponsor

James Florio (D-NJ)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 8, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawSep 29, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend the eckhardt amendment to H.R. 3996, AMTRAK authorization. The eckhardt amendment establishes…House · Jul 24, 1979
That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 3996, AMTRAK…House · Jul 25, 1979
To amend H.R. 3996, AMTRAK authorization, by requiring AMTRAK to calculate total expenses of the corporation…House · Jul 25, 1979
To pass H.R. 3996, amending the rail passenger service act to extend the authorization of appropriations for…House · Jul 25, 1979

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