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S.301: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to make technical and minor modifications to the positive train control requirements under chapter 201.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Revises positive train control systems implementation requirements for Class I railroad carriers that regularly provide intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation over their main lines. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to afford such carriers an opportunity to revise their plans as lines are added or removed. Prohibits the Secretary from disapproving a carrier's plan on the grounds that it does not cover a line over which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Feb. 8, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) |