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- H.R.3551
H.R.3551: Railway Inspection and Transparency Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 20, 2013
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Railway Inspection and Transparency Act - Directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to require each railroad carrier to arrange for an independent inspection by a professional engineer of: (1) all railroad bridges at least biennially, and (2) all railroad signals and switches at least semiannually. Requires: (1) each railroad carrier to provide inspection results to the FRA, and (2) the FRA to make those results available to the public.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 21, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| Nov. 20, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Nov. 20, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.) |