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Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act

Introduced: July 31, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 243 - 175 (Roll no. 663).
Sep 27, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10223-10224)
Sep 27, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 27, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6707.
Sep 27, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10158-10164; text of measure as reported in House: CR H10158)
Sep 27, 2008
Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 26, 2008
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 576.
Sep 26, 2008
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-893.
Sep 24, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 24, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 9, 2008
Committee Hearings Held.
Aug 1, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1671)
Jul 31, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 31, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 27, 2008 House · vote #663 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 243–175 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Taking Responsible Action for Community Safety Act - Revises requirements with respect to the consolidation, merger, or acquisition of control (transaction) involving rail carriers to require public hearings in the affected communities if public hearings on a proposed transaction are held.

Requires the Surface Transportation Board, in a proceeding with respect to a transaction that involves at least one Class I railroad (under current law, involving the merger or control of at least two Class I railroads), to consider the effect on the public interest, including the safety and environmental effect of the proposed merger on local communities, intercity rail passenger transportation, and commuter rail passenger transportation.

Prohibits the Board from approving mergers if their impacts on safety and on all affected communities outweigh their transportation benefits. Authorizes the Board to impose conditions to mitigate the effect of mergers on local communities.

Declares that the amendments made by this Act are to be applied to all transactions that have not been approved by the Board as of August 1, 2008.

What's happening now September 27, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 243 - 175 (Roll no. 663).

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 16, 2008
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jul 31, 2008
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jul 31, 2008
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jul 31, 2008
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Thompson, Mike
California · Jul 31, 2008
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jul 31, 2008
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