S. 2216 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Rail Transportation Security Act
S. 2216 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 12, 2004, sponsored by Fritz Hollings with 15 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
- Mar 12, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Rail Transportation Security Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess the security risks associated with freight and intercity passenger rail transportation and develop prioritized recommendations for: (1) improving the security of rail infrastructure and other areas identified as posing significant rail-related risks to public safety and the movement of interstate commerce; (2) deploying chemical and biologi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fritz Hollings (D-SC). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2004
- 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. (Mar 12, 2004)
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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