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H.R.5216: National Defense Rail Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 25, 2002
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2002
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
National Defense Rail Act - Authorizes appropriations for Amtrak security assistance. Requires studies or assessments of: (1) foreign rail transport security programs; (2) the feasibility of passenger, baggage, and cargo screening; (3) existing rail safety regulations; (4) security priorities; and (5) rail crossing delay security issues.Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) establish a national high-speed ground transportation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| July 25, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Julia M. Carson (D-Ind.) |