US SB2478 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 17 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 17 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-06-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Short Line Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to award grants to private or nonprofit organizations involved in, or affiliated with, transportation by regional (Class II) railroads and shortline (Class III) railroads for research, development, evaluation, and training efforts to enhance rail safety practices and safety culture.
Title
Short Line Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2014
Sponsors
| Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-17 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 2014-06-17 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721-3722) |
Subjects
Oil and gas
Railroads
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Railroads
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2478/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s2478/BILLS-113s2478is.pdf |
