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S.1871: Safe Rails Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Dec. 20, 2001
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2002
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Bill Summary
Safe Rails Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to: (1) conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and security needs analysis of hazardous materials transportation in the railroad freight transportation industry; (2) assess the security risks associated with such transportation; and (3) develop prioritized recommendations for improving the security of rail tunnels, rail bridges, rail switching areas, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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 with amendments favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings with amendments. With written report No. 107-232.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
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Dec. 20, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) |