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HR 4824 108th Congress House

Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2004

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials.

Introduced: September 23, 2004 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Administrative procedureAdministrative remediesCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liability
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 14, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Jul 14, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Jul 14, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jul 14, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1366)
Jul 13, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 13, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 14, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue regulations concerning the shipping of extremely hazardous materials that require: (1) physical security measures; (2) Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities to be informed before such material is transported within, through, or near an area of concern; (3) coordination among such authorities to create response plans for a terrorist attack; (4) the use of currently available technologies and systems to ensure effective communication between material transporters, law enforcement authorities, and first responders; (5) comprehensive training for all individuals involved in the shipping of such materials; and (6) the Secretary to determine whether transportation through or near an area could be made by alternate routes at a lower security risk.

Subjects a person (other than an individual) who violates such a regulation to injunctive relief or a civil penalty of up to $100,000. Authorizes the Secretary to impose administrative penalties.

Sets forth provisions regarding whistleblower protection involving the security of shipments of such materials.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
RODRIGUEZ, CIRO
· Oct 5, 2004
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Sep 23, 2004
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Jul 13, 2004
MCCARTHY, KAREN
· Jul 13, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4824: Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2004. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4824/
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