Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2005

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 17 March 2005

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 March 2005

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 March 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 18 March 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

   Source: Committee

6. 29 March 2005

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 17 March 2005 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• · hshm00 · Standing
• · hspw00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Hazardous Materials Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2005