S 2961 · 113th Congress 2013–2015, ended

Office of Planning for Future Intercity Transportation Act

Introduced Nov 20, 2014 Originated Senate Sponsor Mark Begich D-AK

Fact sheet

Latest action · Nov 20, 2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedNov 20, 2014
  2. Passed SenateNot reached
  3. Passed HouseNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Office of Planning for Future Intercity Transportation Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to establish within the Office of the Secretary the Office of Planning for Future Intercity Transportation (Office), headed by the Assistant Secretary for Intercity Transportation Planning.

Requires the Office to be composed of:

  • the Office of High-Speed Rail Policy,
  • the Office of High-Speed Planning, and
  • the Office of High-Speed Rail Operations and Safety.

Requires the Assistant Secretary to oversee the planning, development, construction, financing, funding, and operation of high-speed rail in selected corridors throughout the United States.

Directs the Secretary to report to Congress the results of a feasibility study that identifies and prioritizes corridors that offer the best opportunity to provide point-to-point high-speed intercity passenger rail service.

Cosponsors

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No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 2

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  1. Nov 20, 2014Introduced in Senate
  2. Nov 20, 2014Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.

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  1. Nov 20, 2014Introduced in Senate

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