S. 2791 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to amend title 46 and 49, United States Code, to provide improved maritime, rail, and public transportation security, and for other purposes.
S. 2791 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 11, 2006, sponsored by Ted Stevens with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 11, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2006 - Requires the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration to submit all public transportation security assessments to the Secretary of Homeland Security to review and augment such assessments.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Stevens (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 18 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430. (May 12, 2006)
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- H.R. 2566: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005
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- H.R. 3453: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part V
- H.R. 3512: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2005, Part VI
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- H.R. 889: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006
More
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