H.R. 2863 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act of 2003
H.R. 2863 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 24, 2003, sponsored by Henry Brown Jr. with 68 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 24, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act of 2003 - Subjects an equipment controller to liability for the systematic inspection, maintenance, and repair of equipment interchanged or intended for interchange.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Henry Brown Jr. (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 24, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines. (Jul 25, 2003)
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Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 3087: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003
- S. 579: National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2115: Vision 100--Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
- H.R. 3850: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4219: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II
- H.R. 4635: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III
- H.R. 4916: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV
- H.R. 2443: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004
- H.R. 4226: Cape Town Treaty Implementation Act of 2004
- H.R. 5183: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V
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