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Amtrak: Federal Financial Assistance

This report discusses federal financial assistance to Amtrak, an intercity rail service created by Congress in 1971. It discusses the possibility of significantly reducing, or even eliminating, federal financial assistance to Amtrak, in an effort to reduce the federal budget deficit.

Date: January 10, 1997

Creator: Thompson, Stephen J.

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Amtrak and Energy Conservation in Intercity Passenger Transportation

A rationale for federal financial support to Amtrak has been that rail service conserves energy, compared to other forms of intercity passenger transportation. The numbers presented in this report suggest that the rationale might not be valid with regard to some alternative modes of transportation, and the report discusses some public policy implications that could follow from that conclusion.

Date: September 3, 1996

Creator: Thompson, Stephen J.

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Amtrak and Energy Conservation: Background and Selected Public Policy Issues

A rationale for federal financial support to Amtrak has been that rail service conserves energy, compared to other forms of intercity passenger transportation. The numbers discussed in this report suggest that the rationale might not be valid with regard to autos and buses. The report discusses some public policy implications that could follow from that conclusion.

Date: January 19, 1999

Creator: Thompson, Stephen J.

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The Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997 and Related Developments

The Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, enacted December 2, 1997, authorized appropriations to Amtrak through FY2002. This CRS report summarizes the provisions of the Act and discusses related developments.

Date: January 28, 1999

Creator: Thompson, Stephen J.

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ISTEA Reauthorization: Highway Related Legislative Proposals in the 105th Congress

Authorizing legislation for federal surface transportation programs highway, highway safety, and transit expired at the end of FY1997. The federal framework for these programs was created by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (P.L. 102-240), better known as ISTEA. ISTEA was the first major highway act of the post interstate highway construction era. As such, it is regarded as landmark legislation.

Date: October 23, 1997

Creator: Fischer, John W.

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Air Quality and Transportation Enhancement Provisions in the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991

Federal funding to assist states in addressing the environmental impacts of surface transportation is a major issue for the second session of the 105th Congress. The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 (P.L. 102-240) authorized a total of $155 billion for transportation projects from FY1992 to FY1997. This report describes how the Congrestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ) and enhancement programs function, examines the policy issues surrounding them, and… more

Date: June 10, 1998

Creator: Bearden, David M.

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Transportation Trust Funds: Budgetary Treatment

Report on the use of transportation trust funds used to fund federal programs, including a discussion of the issues, an explanation of trust fund balances, and more.

Date: April 6, 1998

Creator: Fischer, John W.

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The Harbor Maintenance Tax and the 106th Congress

Prior to 1986, general funds of the U.S. treasury were used to pay 65% of the cost to operate ocean and inland ports and to maintain and deepen their channels. The other 35 percent is paid by ports, or by state or local governments. In 1986, Congress enacted the Harbor Maintenance Tax and used the revenues to provide some of the funds for what has come to be considered the federal portion of such costs

Date: January 19, 1999

Creator: Thompson, Stephen J.

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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The Maritime Security Program (MSP) in an International Commercial Context: A Discussion

"This report discusses the [Maritime Security Program] in an international commercial context", including a discussion of maritime policies of other nations.

Date: October 28, 1998

Creator: Thompson, Stephen J.

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The Passenger Service Act, Domestic Ocean Passenger Services, and the 106th Congress

The Passenger Service Act (PSA) requires that domestic ocean passenger transportation be provided only by ships that are U.S.-owned, U.S.-built and operated by U.S. crews. Proposed legislation to relax some PSA restrictions was introduced during the 105th Congress. Both the Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee and the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, have made recent public statements indicating … more

Date: January 15, 1999

Creator: Thompson, Stephen J.

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Federal Railroad Safety Program and Reauthorization Issues

The Federal Railroad Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation is the primary federal agency that promotes and regulates railroad safety. To implement its safety responsibilities, the Federal Railroad Administration uses numerous strategies including the Safety Assurance and Compliance Program, field inspections; and to help improve its regulations, the administration uses the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee. This report contains information on the Federal Railroad Administrati… more

Date: March 22, 2002

Creator: Rothberg, Paul F. & Williamson, John

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