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S 1739 107th Congress Senate

A bill to authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses.

Introduced: December 12, 2001 See on congress.gov
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Aug 1, 2002
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 544.
Aug 1, 2002
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 107-235.
Apr 18, 2002
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 28, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12108-12109)
Nov 28, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12107)
Nov 28, 2001
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action August 1, 2002

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 544.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Amends Federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to establish an Over-the-road Bus Security Fund in the Treasury, with amounts available to the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) for direct grants to persons engaged in the business of providing over-the-road bus transportation for specified system-wide security upgrades, including the reimbursement of extraordinary security-related costs incurred since September 11, 2001.

Limits to between $3 million and $5 million the amount of deposits in the Security Fund which the Secretary may use for research and development of security recommendations for over-the-road buses, including: (1) a review of actions already taken to address identified security issues by both public and private entities; (2) research on engine shut-off mechanisms, chemical and biological weapon detection technology, and the feasibility of compartmentalization of the driver; and (3) compilation, review, and dissemination of industry best practices.

Requires the Secretary to consult with over-the-road bus management and labor representatives, public safety and law enforcement officials, and the National Academy of Sciences.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3429 Related bill Max Cleland Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act of 2002
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Dec 12, 2001
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