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Emergency Rail Facilities Restoration Act (S. 3843)

Original title: Emergency Rail Facilities Restoration Act. Hearing, Ninety-second Congress, second session, on S. 3843 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to make loans to certain railroads in order to restore or replace essential facilities and equipment damaged or destroyed as a result of natural disasters during the month of June 1972.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a federal loan mechanism to restore rail infrastructure damaged by June 1972 natural disasters, directly impacting the financial recovery and operational capacity of affected railroad companies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Railroad companies

These entities are eligible to receive federal loans to restore infrastructure damaged by June 1972 disasters.

Secretary of Transportation

The office is granted the authority to administer and issue the loans under the proposed act.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document outlines a 1972 congressional hearing regarding proposed legislation to provide federal loans to railroads for repairing infrastructure damaged by natural disasters in June 1972. The bill, , seeks to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to manage these emergency funds.

Key Facts

  • S. 3843 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue loans to railroads.
  • Loans are intended for the restoration or replacement of essential facilities and equipment.
  • Eligibility is limited to damage caused by natural disasters occurring in June 1972.
  • The hearing took place during the second session of the 92nd Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. 3843?
It authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide loans to railroads to repair or replace equipment and facilities damaged by natural disasters in June 1972.
Who is eligible for these loans?
Railroads that suffered damage to essential facilities or equipment due to natural disasters in June 1972.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes a federal loan mechanism to restore rail infrastructure damaged by June 1972 natural disasters, directly impacting the financial recovery and operational capacity of affected railroad companies.

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Disaster-Specific Legislation

The bill is narrowly tailored to address damage from a specific month (June 1972), indicating a reactive legislative approach to a major weather event.

S. 3843

Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of Transportation“The official authorized to issue loans under the proposed act.”Map →
organizationNinety-second Congress“The legislative body conducting the hearing.”Map →

Sources

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