A joint resolution to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973, as amended.
Public Law 94-248 · S.J.Res. 184 · 94th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Mar 25, 1976 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Rupert Hartke
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 by changing the phrase "without regard to" to "adjusted to reflect" to describe the process of making adjustments to reflect stock splits and similar transactions that may occur after the time of distribution of securities.
Sets forth an adjustment formula for common stock issued pursuant to the Act.
Authorizes the Consolidated Rail Corporation to initially issue 35,000,000 series B preferred stock and as many shares of series B preferred and common stock for deposit as the Association shall certify to the Special Court.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Mar 25, 1976Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-248.
- Mar 23, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Mar 22, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Mar 18, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.