H.R.4123 - High-Speed Rail Authority Development and Formation Act

To provide for the creation of a National High-Speed Rail Authority. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To provide for the creation of a National High-Speed Rail Authority. as introduced.
  • Short: High-Speed Rail Authority Development and Formation Act as introduced.

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Official Summary

11/8/2007--Introduced.High-Speed Rail Authority Development and Formation Act - Establishes within the Department of Transportation (DOT) the National High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), which shall be headed by an Administrator. Declares that the Authority's mission shall be to en

Official Summary

11/8/2007--Introduced.
High-Speed Rail Authority Development and Formation Act - Establishes within the Department of Transportation (DOT) the National High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), which shall be headed by an Administrator. Declares that the Authority's mission shall be to encourage and assist in the establishment of high-speed rail systems in the United States. Establishes in the Authority:
(1) a Policy Advisory Committee;
(2) an Office of Administration; and
(3) an Office of Policy, Research, and Development. Establishes within the Office of Administration a Design/Build/Operate Division, a Right-Of-Way Acquisition Division, the position of General Counsel, and an Office of Venture Capital. Authorizes the Administrator, based on certain criteria, to solicit the development of certain technologies that will contribute to the development of high-speed rail transportation. Requires that priority be given to certain designated High-Speed Rail Corridors in allocating federal funds to construct high-speed rail systems.


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11/17/09
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http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhh/hr/jobs.php. HR 4123: House Loopholes Bill Includes Pension Funding Changes ... http://www.lifeandhealthinsurancenews.com/News/2010/5/Pages/HR-4123-House-Loopholes-Bill-Includes-Pension-Funding-Changes.aspx . ... OpenCongress

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05/09/08
WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6004, The Rail Infrastructure ...

The American Investment in Safe, Reliable High-Speed Rail Act (H.R. 4122) · The High-Speed Rail Authority Development and Formation Act (H.R. 4123) · To provide for competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor ...

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04/22/08
california high-speed rail

two bills i introduced, hr 4122 the american investment in safe, reliable high speed rail act and hr 4123, the high-speed rail authority development and formation act, will help bring federal dollars to california to invest in the ...

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