An Act to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize additional appropriations for the U.S. Railway Association, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-199 · H.R. 4049 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Nov 23, 1977 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Rep. Harley Staggers (D-WV-2)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Frederick Rooney, Rep. Samuel Devine,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
(House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments)
Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations not to exceed $23,000,000 for the United States Railway Association in order to meet its administrative expenses for fiscal year 1978.
Authorizes the special bankruptcy court to utilize and appoint special masters.
Provides for direct appeal of certain decisions of the special court to the Supreme Court.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Nov 23, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-199.
- Nov 15, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Nov 4, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendment.
- Nov 3, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments.
- May 23, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 922.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- May 4, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- May 3, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #188 (358-50).House roll call 188
- Apr 20, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Feb 24, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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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.