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S.104: National Defense Rail Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2003
- Latest Major Action Jan. 7, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (26 Democrats, 1 Independent, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
National Defense Rail Act - Requires studies or assessments of: (1) security risks associated with freight and intercity passenger rail transportation; (2) security priorities; (3) rail crossing delay security issues; (4) existing rail safety regulations; (5) foreign rail transport security programs; and (6) the feasibility of passenger, baggage, and cargo screening.Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) establish a national...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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Jan. 7, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) |