Extremely Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Act of 2004

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 13 July 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 July 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 July 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 July 2004

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 July 2004

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1366)

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 13 July 2004 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 July 2004

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 July 2004

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 July 2004

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Sponsors

• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5] · D · Sponsor
• Raúl Grijalva · D · Sponsor
• Ed Case · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23] · D · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

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