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- S.1012
S.1012: A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from prohibiting the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2021
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 25, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from issuing any regulation or order that (1) prohibits the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail, or (2) restricts the transportation of LNG by rail in DOT-113 tank cars. The bill does not limit the authority of DOT to issue short-term emergency orders related to the transportation of LNG by rail.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| March 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) |