A bill to require the Department of Transportation, the Interstate Commerce Commission and Department of Agriculture jointly investigate certain interstate freight rates.

Directs the Department of Transportation, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Department of Agriculture jointly and in full cooperation to conduct a pilot investigation to determine the impact of de facto transportation factors (such as rates, ratings, routings, availability of equipment financing, scheduling, damaged and lost claims, lack of service, restrictions such as interlinings, and so forth) on economic opportunities, living patterns, and the cost of doing business in South Texas.