HR 4372
109th Congress
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Rail Worker Emergency Training Act of 2005
Introduced: November 17, 2005
Introduced by:
Lynch, Stephen F.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2200-2201)
Nov 29, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology.
Nov 29, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
Nov 18, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Nov 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.
Nov 17, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Rail Worker Emergency Training Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation, to make grants to railroad carriers for costs incurred in instituting a rail worker emergency training program.
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue detailed guidelines for a rail worker emergency training program to enhance rail worker training in preparation for and response to potential or actual terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a letter of noncompliance to rail carriers that fail to comply with the requirements of this Act.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2200-2201)