H.R. 2095 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007
H.R. 2095 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008), the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, became law — introduced on May 1, 2007, sponsored by James Oberstar with 94 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 1, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 110-432
What it does
Division A: Rail Safety - Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 for: (1) railroad safety; (2) the purchase of Gage Restraint Measurement System vehicles and track geometry vehicles or other comparable technology to assess track safety; and (3) construction of the Facility for Underground Rail Station and Tunnel at the Transportation Technology Center, Inc., in Pueblo, Colora…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2008
Sponsor
James Oberstar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 85 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 17, 2007
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2008
- Became lawOct 16, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-432. (Oct 16, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On the Motion
Senate · Oct 1, 2008 · Motion Agreed to74–24 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Sep 29, 2008 · Cloture Motion Agreed to69–17 - On Passage
House · Oct 17, 2007 · Passed377–38 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Oct 17, 2007 · Failed198–222
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement ActHouse · Oct 17, 2007
- Federal Railroad Safety Improvement ActHouse · Oct 17, 2007
- A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous…Senate · Sep 29, 2008
- A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous…Senate · Oct 1, 2008
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- H.R. 4343: Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act
- H.R. 1195: SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008
- H.R. 802: Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
- H.R. 6984: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II
- H.R. 3986: John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2008
- H.R. 2421: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 1129: To provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of an arterial road in St. Louis…
- H.R. 3311: To authorize additional funds for emergency repairs and reconstruction of the Interstate I-35…
- H.R. 4343: Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act
- H.R. 1216: K.T. Safety Act of 2007
- H.R. 5270: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 1195: SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008
- H.R. 6327: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 802: Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008
- H.R. 3985: Over-the-Road Bus Transportation Accessibility Act of 2007
- H.R. 6984: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
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