H.R.2095 - Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. view all titles (9)

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  • Short: Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Official: To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 as passed senate.
  • Short: Clean Railroads Act of 2007 as passed senate.
Latest Amendment Status Purpose View All Amendments [10]
 
H.Amdt856 Pass An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-371 to require the Federal Railroad Safety Administration to issue regulations requiring owners of track carried on one or more railroad bridges to adopt safety practices to prevent the deterioration of railroad bridges and reduce the risk of human casualties, environmental damage, and disruption to the Nation's transportation system that would result from a catastrophic bridge failure. The amendment also strikes Sections 301, 610, and 616 of the reported bill because these sections were enacted in Public Law 110-53, the `Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.' The amendment would also require the Secretary to consider additional criteria regarding communities when reviewing applications for a waiver or exemption from sounding locomotive horns at highway-rail grade crossings.
H.Amdt857 Pass An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-371 to prohibit mechanical and brake inspections performed in Mexico of rail cars entering the United States from satisfying U.S. rail safety laws unless inspection standards, enforcement standards, and worker training are certified to meet those of the United States. It prohibits hazardous material inspections performed in Mexico from satisfying applicable U.S. rail safety laws and regulations.
H.Amdt858 Pass An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-371 to allow state and local authorities to regulate solid waste management fa cilities. This amendment would state that the Surface Transportation Board does not have exclusive authority to preempt state and local regulation of solid waste management facilities, as defined in the amendment.
Latest Actions View All Actions [54]
 
Apr 30th
Apr 30thReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 1stSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E916-917)

Latest Vote

Result: Motion Agreed to - October 01, 2008

Roll call number 210 in the Senate

Question: On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amdt. To the Senate Amdt. to H.R. 2095 )

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 74%
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