HCONRES 201
104th Congress
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Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the implementation by the Secretary of Transportation of exceptions to the train whistle requirement of section 20153 of title 49, United States Code.
Introduced: July 25, 1996
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 8, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Jul 25, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 25, 1996
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Transportation should: (1) take into account the interests of affected communities and the past safety record at grade crossings (among other criteria) when providing exceptions to certain train whistle requirements; and (2) take specified action whenever he or she determines that supplementary safety measures are necessary to provide an exception to such requirements.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1