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S.1006: Positive Train Control Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 16, 2015
Bill Summary
Positive Train Control Safety Act This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to extend the deadline, in one-year increments, for implementation of positive train control systems if full implementation by the existing deadline will likely be infeasible due to circumstances beyond the control of the applicant, and other certain other criteria are met. Each Class I railroad carrier, and each entity providing regularly scheduled...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 16, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure:CR S2252-2253)
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| April 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |