Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 1984

Summary

Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation, within 60 days of enactment of this Act, to issue a final rule or regulation to ensure the prevention of alcohol and drug use in railroad operations. Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary, within 180 days of enactment of this Act, to issue such rules, regulations, orders, and standards as necessary to: (1) ensure the safe maintenance, inspection, and testing of signal systems at rail-highway crossings; and (2) define qualification standards for employees who conduct railroad power brake and freight car inspections. Requires the National Railroad Adjustment Board to resolve any dispute, grievance, or claim within 180 days after its filing with such Board. Authorizes the Board to award an aggrieved employee compensation equivalent to one year's pay, if the violation is a certain form of discrimination. Authorizes a railroad employee to commence a civil action to compel the Secretary to perform an act related to enforcement under the Federal railroad safety laws, if such act is not discretionary, and if the failure to perform such act creates a danger of serious injury or death to such employee. Requires such action to be brought in the U.S. district court for the District of Columbia, or the U.S. district court for the judicial district where the alleged violation occurred. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986 for: (1) Federal railroad safety provisions; (2) State safety programs; (3) research and development activities; and (4) rail planning for Toledo, Ohio. Directs the Secretary to evaluate the employee assistance program related to drug and alcohol abuse operated by the Consolidated Rail Corporation and report to Congress on its effectiveness.

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Timeline

1. 3 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 May 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 May 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

   Source: Committee

5. 10 May 1984

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

6. 15 May 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

7. 15 May 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 21 May 1984

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 459.

   Source: Calendars

9. 21 May 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-795.

   Source: Committee

10. 21 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 98-795.

    Source: Committee

11. 31 July 1984

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.562 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

12. 31 July 1984

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate; Waiving all Points of Order Against Consideration of the Bill for Failure to Comply with the Provisions of Section 402(a) of the Budget Act; Making in Order an Energy and Commerce Committee Amendment as Original Text, and each Section Shall be Considered as Having been Read.

    Source: Floor

13. 20 September 1984

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 20 September 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

15. 20 September 1984

    Passed

    House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.

    Source: Floor

16. 20 September 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

17. 20 September 1984

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

18. 25 September 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

19. 3 October 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1318.

    Source: Calendars

20. 3 October 1984

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

21. 3 October 1984

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 September 1984

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 May 1984

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Sponsors

• Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

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