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S.1233: Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - May 25, 2017
Bill Summary
Rail Shipper Fairness Act of 2017 This bill amends federal transportation law to: (1) require rail transportation service to be efficient and reliable based on a shipper's reasonable service requirements, and (2) expand enumerated U.S. transportation policies to provide for and promote the protection of the shipping public. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) may: issue emergency service orders that include rail carrier shipments moving...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |