Safe Transportation of Food Act

Summary

Safe Transportation of Food Act - Prohibits any person from: (1) using a refrigerated motor vehicle in the transportation of solid waste; or (2) using a cargo tank that has been used in the transport of hazardous materials for the transportation of food. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive such prohibition if such waiver is not contrary to the public interest. Requires the Secretary to study measures that will provide the safe transportation of food and hazardous materials. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report containing results of such study. Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties. Empowers the Attorney General, at the Secretary's request, to bring action in U.S. district court for equitable relief to redress any violation of this Act or any regulations issued under it.

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Timeline

1. 12 October 1989

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 October 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 March 1990

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-623.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · — · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 October 1989

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Sponsors

• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990