Rail Security Act of 2001

Summary

Rail Security Act of 2001 - Authorizes emergency appropriations to Amtrak for: (1) systemwide security upgrades, including reimbursement of extraordinary security-related costs incurred by it since September 11, 2001, such as the hiring and training of additional police officers, canine-assisted security units, and surveillance equipment; (2) completion of New York tunnel life safety projects and rehabilitation of tunnels in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland; and (3) increased accessibility of Penn Station, New York City, for safety and emergency response situations, renovations to the Thames and Niantic Bridges in Connecticut, and improved safety operations through an advanced civil speed enforcement system radio system in high-speed territory. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from making such amounts available to Amtrak until a plan has been submitted to the Secretary for approval. Directs the Secretary, as necessary, to prescribe regulations and issue orders for every area of railroad safety, including the security of railroad operations. Directs the Secretary to review existing Department of Transportation rail regulations to identify areas in which they need to be revised to improve rail safety and security. Directs the Secretary to assess the security risks associated with rail transportation and develop prioritized recommendations for: (1) improving the security of rail tunnels, rail bridges, rail switching areas, and other areas identified as posing significant rail-related risks to public safety and the movement of interstate commerce; and (2) dealing with the immediate and long-term economic impact of measures that may be required to address such risks.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 17 October 2001

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 17 October 2001

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 17 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 October 2001

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