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Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2005

Introduced: March 17, 2005 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 29, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
Mar 18, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Mar 18, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Mar 17, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 17, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2005 - 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) the creation of response plans for shipments of extremely hazardous materials; (4) the use of currently available technologies and systems to ensure effective communication between transporters of extremely hazardous materials and all entities charged with responding to acts of terrorism involving shipments of such materials; (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 of concern 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 whistleblower protections for persons involved in the shipment of extremely hazardous materials.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the security of, and risk of a terrorist attack on, such shipments.

Defines "extremely hazardous material" as material that is toxic by inhalation, extremely flammable, highly explosive, or otherwise designated by the Secretary.

What's happening now March 29, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1256 Identical bill Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 28, 2005
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Mar 17, 2005
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 17, 2005
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Mar 17, 2005
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Mar 17, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1414: Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1414/
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"H.R. 1414: Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-1414/.
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