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Amtrak Improvement Act of 1978

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The Amtrak Improvement Act of 1978, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter, authorized $755 million in federal funds for operating expenses and capital expenditures in fiscal 1979.

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Esch-Cummins Act

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The Esch-Cummins Act, also known as the Transportation Act of 1920, returned railroads to private operation after they were nationalized during World War I.

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Hepburn Rate Act of 1906

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The Hepburn Rate Act of 1906 expanded the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), giving the agency the power to set maximum railroad rates.

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High Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965

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The High Speed Ground Transportation Act of 1965 authorized $90 million to start a federal government initiative to develop and demonstrate high-speed ground technologies.

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Interstate Commerce Act of 1887

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The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 regulated the railroad industry, especially its monopolistic practices.

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National Transportation Safety Board

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) originated with the Air Commerce Act of 1926.

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Pacific Railroad Act of 1862

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The Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 was a Congressional act promoting the construction of a transcontinental railroad. It authorized government bonds and land grants to railroads.

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Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970

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The Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, signed into law by President Richard Nixon, created the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).

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Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008

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Congress passed the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to improve railroad safety. President George W. Bush signed the measure into law.

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Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act

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The Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, commonly known as the 4R Act, was enacted on February 5, 1976.

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