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- H.R.6973
H.R.6973: Rail Collision Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Rail Collision Prevention Act - Requires each rail carrier that is a Class I railroad, that has inadequate safety performance, or that provides intercity passenger or commuter rail passenger transportation to develop and submit for Secretary of Transportation approval by December 31, 2014, a plan to implement a positive train control system that prevents rail collisions. Requires implementation of such systems by December 31, 2012, in areas...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| Sept. 18, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) |