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

Bill Cosponsor

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)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for S.1550.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings without amendment. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.
Oct. 15, 2001

Introduced in the Senate by Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.)

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