3.0.0 2571 2023-01-15T16:33:41Z 2023-01-15T16:33:41Z House H HR 2003-06-24 108 hswm00 Ways and Means Committee House Standing Reported by 2003-11-06T18:09:28Z Markup by 2003-10-28T22:45:06Z Referred to 2003-06-24T12:56:20Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing Reported by 2003-09-18T13:19:05Z Markup by 2003-06-25T18:04:49Z Referred to 2003-06-24T12:56:15Z H. Rept. 108-278,Part 1 H. Rept. 108-278,Part 2 2003-11-06 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00206 2003-11-06 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-278, Part II. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-11-06 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 108-278, Part II. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-10-31 House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 7, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-10-28 hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2003-10-28 hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-10-03 House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 31, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-09-18 House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 3, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-09-18 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-278, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2003-09-18 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-278, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2003-06-25 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee 2003-06-25 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-06-24 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hswm00 Ways and Means Committee 2003-06-24 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2003-06-24 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2003-06-24 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2003-06-24 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress Y000033 Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] DON YOUNG R AK E. N O000006 Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] JAMES OBERSTAR D MN L. 8 2003-06-24 True Q000016 Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27] JACK QUINN R NY 27 2003-06-24 True B000911 Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] CORRINE BROWN D FL 3 2003-06-24 True H000814 Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-29] AMO HOUGHTON R NY 29 2003-09-15 False S000597 Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7] NICK SMITH R MI 7 2003-09-30 False 2003-08-28T04:00:00Z H.R. 2571, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14731 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 25, 2003</p> 2003-08-28T04:00:00Z H.R. 2571, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14731 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 25, 2003 2003-10-31T06:00:00Z H.R. 2571, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14888 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means on October 28, 2003</p> 2003-10-31T06:00:00Z H.R. 2571, Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14888 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means on October 28, 2003 Transportation and Public Works Administrative procedure Air traffic Alaska Authorization Collective bargaining Department of Transportation Economics and Public Finance Electronic government information Employee rights Employee selection Federal aid to transportation Federally-guaranteed loans Fees Finance and Financial Sector Government Operations and Politics Government lending Government paperwork Government publicity Government trust funds Health Highspeed ground transportation Highway finance Income tax Industrial arbitration Industrial relations Infrastructure Interest Intermodal transportation Internet Interstate compacts Joint ventures Labor and Employment Labor contracts Law Magnetic levitation vehicles Maintenance and repair Occupational health and safety Railroad commuting traffic Railroad employees Railroad engineering Railroad equipment Railroad finance Railroad freight operations Railroad passenger traffic Railroad safety Railroad terminals Railroads Right-of-way Science, Technology, Communications Surety and fidelity Tax credits Tax exclusion Tax-exempt securities Taxation Traffic congestion Traffic signs and signals User charges Web sites Transportation and Public Works 00 2003-06-24 Introduced in House 2004-02-27T20:36:15Z Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - Amends Federal rail transportation law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to designate high-speed rail infrastructure bonds if: (1) the bonds are issued by a State, or one or more of the States that have entered into an interstate compact under the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, or by such compact; (2) such bonds are for financing projects that make a substantial contribution to providing the infrastructure required to complete a railroad passenger transportation corridor for high-speed intercity rail passenger service, or for projects for the Alaska Railroad; (3) for a railroad passenger transportation corridor design that includes the use of freight railroad rights-of-way, a written agreement exists between the applicant and the freight railroad regarding such use and other conditions are met; (4) the corridor design eliminates all existing railroad grade crossings that would impede high-speed rail operations; (5) the applicant agrees to comply with certain labor standards with respect to such project; and (6) the applicant agrees not to pay the principal or interest on the bonds using funds derived directly or indirectly from the Highway Trust Fund, except as permitted by existing law. Excludes the interest on such bonds from an individual's gross income.

Requires any entity providing high-speed intercity passenger railroad transportation to negotiate over hiring and working conditions with the collective bargaining agent or agents of the employees of any exisitng rail passenger service it might be replacing.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain tax credits to holders of qualified high-speed rail infrastructure bonds.

Makes corridor development activities (including the acquisition of locomotives, rolling stock, track, and signal equipment) eligible for Federal assistance.

Amends specified Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary's authority to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for rail rehabilitation and improvement projects to State and local governments, interstate compacts, government sponsored authorities and corporations, railroads, and joint ventures that include at least one railroad.]]>

18 2003-09-18 Reported to House amended, Part I 2004-04-07T17:12:08Z Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - (Sec. 2) Amends Federal rail transportation law to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to designate high-speed rail infrastructure bonds if: (1) the bonds are issued by a State, or one or more of the States that have entered into an interstate compact under the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, or by such compact; (2) such bonds are for financing projects that make a substantial contribution to providing the infrastructure required to complete a railroad passenger transportation corridor for high-speed intercity rail passenger service, or for projects for the Alaska Railroad; (3) for a railroad passenger transportation corridor design that includes the use of freight railroad rights-of-way, a written agreement exists between the applicant and the freight railroad regarding such use and other conditions are met; (4) the corridor design eliminates all existing railroad grade crossings that would impede high-speed rail operations; (5) the applicant agrees to comply with certain prevailing wage, health and safety, and employee protection labor standards with respect to such project; and (6) the applicant agrees not to pay the principal or interest on the bonds using funds derived directly or indirectly from the Highway Trust Fund, except as permitted by existing law. Excludes the interest on such bonds from an individual's gross income.

Limits the aggregate amount of private activity, Federal tax-exempt bonds, as well as tax-credit bonds, to $1.2 billion per year for each of FY 2004 through 2013.

Requires the Secretary to give preference to the designation of bonds for projects: (1) to be funded through a combination of both tax-exempt and tax-credit bonds; (2) which propose to link rail passenger service with other modes of transportation; (3) expected to have a significant impact on air traffic congestion; (4) expected also to improve commuter rail operations; (5) where all environmental work has already been completed and the project is ready to commence; or (6) that have received financial commitments and other support of State and local governments.

Requires the Secretary to grant or deny a requested bond designation within nine months after receipt of an application.

Excludes interest on designated bonds from a taxpayer's gross income, and the bonds themselves from any volume cap of the issuing authority under the Internal Revenue Code.

Allows issuance of designated bonds for refinancing projects only if the original indebtedness was originally incurred: (1) after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) for a term of not more than three years; (3) to finance high-speed rail infrastructure projects; and (4) in anticipation of being refinanced with proceeds of a designated bond.

Subjects any entity providing high-speed intercity passenger railroad transportation that uses property acquired through designated bonds to the Railway Labor Act and the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974. Requires any such entity to enter into an agreement concerning priority hiring and working conditions with the collective bargaining agent or agents of the employees of any existing rail passenger service it might be replacing. Prescribes negotiating, arbitration, and service commencement requirements.

(Sec. 3) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain tax credits, determined according to a specified formula, to holders of qualified high-speed rail infrastructure bonds.

Requires 95 percent of the proceeds from the sale of such bonds to be expended for one or more qualified projects within three years after issuance. Prescribes rules for continuing compliance with tax credit requirements after such three-year period. Requires the bond issuer to repay the United States the allowable credits, plus interest, if any such bond ceases to be qualified

(Sec. 4) Amends Federal transportation law known as the Swift Rail Development Act (or the Swift Act) to make corridor development activities (including the acquisition of locomotives, rolling stock, track, and signal equipment) eligible for Federal assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2011.

(Sec. 5) Amends specified Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary's authority to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for rail rehabilitation and improvement projects to State and local governments, interstate compacts, government sponsored authorities and corporations, railroads, and joint ventures that include at least one railroad.

Extends the meaning of railroad, for rail rehabilitation and infrastructure financing (RRIF) program purposes, to include modern high-speed ground transportation technology such as magnetic levitation.

Increases from $3.5 billion to $35 billion the aggregate unpaid principal amounts of obligations under direct loans and loan guarantees for the RRIF program at any one time. Increases from $1 million to $7 million the set-aside for projects primarily benefiting non-Class I freight railroads. Prohibits the Secretary from establishing any limit on the amount of one loan or loan guarantee issued under the program.

Revises requirements for cohorts of loans, allowing inclusion of loans and loan guarantees.

Prohibits the Secretary from requiring a direct loan or loan guarantee applicant to provide collateral, or from having previously sought financial assistance from another source. Requires the Secretary to require such applicants to apply to their projects certain prevailing wage, health and safety, and employee protection labor standards.

Requires the Secretary to approve or disapprove an application within 90 days after its submission.

Prohibits the Secretary from assessing fees, including user fees, or charges in connection with a direct loan or loan guarantee.

Directs the Secretary to make publicly available and to publish on the Department's website the substantive criteria and standards used in rendering a decision to approve or disapprove an application.

]]> 19 2003-11-06 Reported to House amended, Part II 2004-04-07T17:12:55Z Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century - (Sec. 2) Amends Federal transportation law known as the Swift Rail Development Act (or the Swift Act) to make corridor development activities (including the acquisition of locomotives, rolling stock, track, and signal equipment) eligible for Federal assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2011.

(Sec. 3) Amends specified Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the Secretary's authority to provide direct loans and loan guarantees for rail rehabilitation and improvement projects to State and local governments, interstate compacts, government sponsored authorities and corporations, railroads, and joint ventures that include at least one railroad.

Extends the meaning of railroad, for rail rehabilitation and infrastructure financing (RRIF) program purposes, to include modern high-speed ground transportation technology such as magnetic levitation.

Increases from $3.5 billion to $35 billion the aggregate unpaid principal amounts of obligations under direct loans and loan guarantees for the RRIF program at any one time. Increases from $1 million to $7 million the set-aside for projects primarily benefiting non-Class I freight railroads. Prohibits the Secretary from establishing any limit on the amount of one loan or loan guarantee issued under the program.

Revises requirements for cohorts of loans, allowing inclusion of loans and loan guarantees.

Prohibits the Secretary from requiring a direct loan or loan guarantee applicant to provide collateral, or from having previously sought financial assistance from another source. Requires the Secretary to require such applicants to apply to their projects certain prevailing wage, health and safety, and employee protection labor standards.

Requires the Secretary to approve or disapprove an application within 90 days after its submission.

Prohibits the Secretary from assessing fees, including user fees, or charges in connection with a direct loan or loan guarantee.

Directs the Secretary to make publicly available and to publish on the Department's website the substantive criteria and standards used in rendering a decision to approve or disapprove an application.

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