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S.1550: Rail Security Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 15, 2001
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2001
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Bill Summary
Rail Security Act of 2001 - Authorizes emergency appropriations to Amtrak for: (1) systemwide security upgrades, including reimbursement of extraordinary security-related costs incurred by it since September 11, 2001, such as the hiring and training of additional police officers, canine-assisted security units, and surveillance equipment; (2) completion of New York tunnel life safety projects and rehabilitation of tunnels in Washington, D.C.,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings without amendment. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.
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Oct. 15, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) |