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- H.R.6707
H.R.6707: Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced July 31, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2008
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (16 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act - Revises requirements with respect to the consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control (transaction) involving rail carriers to require public hearings in the affected communities if public hearings on a proposed transaction are held. Requires the Surface Transportation Board, in a proceeding with respect to a transaction that involves at least one Class I railroad (under current law,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-893.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 576.
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Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6707.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 243 - 175 (Roll no. 663).
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee Hearings Held.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 31, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.) |