Emergency Directed Rail Service Act - Amends Federal transportation law to authorize the Surface Transportation Board, in order to promote commerce and service to the public, to direct the continued operation of freight or commuter rail passenger transportation operations in the case of a failure caused by a cessation of service by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). Authorizes the Board to provide funding (including the payment of increased insurance premiums) to support such operations.
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Jun 27, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Jun 27, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)
Jun 26, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.