S. 104 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National Defense Rail Act
S. 104 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Fritz Hollings with 32 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
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
National Defense Rail Act - Requires studies or assessments of: (1) security risks associated with freight and intercity passenger rail transportation; (2) security priorities; (3) rail crossing delay security issues; (4) existing rail safety regulations; (5) foreign rail transport security programs; and (6) the feasibility of passenger, baggage, and cargo screening.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fritz Hollings (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jan 7, 2003)
More bills from Fritz Hollings in the 108th Congress
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
Committees
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