A bill to provide improved high-speed rail passenger service between Boston, New York, and Washington, by 1976.
Spirit of '76 High Speed Rail Act - Directs the National Railroad Passenger Corporation in conjunction with the Corps of Engineers to establish high speed rail passenger service between Boston, New York, and Washington, District of Columbia. Authorizes appropriations of funds to finance equipment, construction and terminal improvements. Permits the Secretary of Transportation to accept donation of lands, easements, rights-of-way or materials required for such work.
Requires the Secretary to report annually to the President and the Congress with respect to activities carried out under this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
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