Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.3812
H.R.3812: To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit State and local governments to adopt or continue in force speed limits for trains lower than Federal speed limits.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced May 7, 1998
- Latest Major Action May 18, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends Federal railroad law to authorize State and local governments to adopt or continue in force lower speed limits for trains than those established by the Secretary of Transportation. (Currently, a State may adopt or continue in force a law, regulation, or order related to railroad safety that is not presently regulated by Federal law, or that is additional or more stringent than that regulated by Federal law.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
|
|
| May 7, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |