United States · Bill · S
S. 1776 (108th)
Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act of 2003
Introduced
23 October 2003
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13135-13137)
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Summary
Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act of 2003 - Subjects controllers of interchangeable intermodal equipment to commercial motor vehicle safety regulation and liability, including systematic inspection, maintenance, and repair requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to conduct inspections. Prohibits a controller from retaliating against any motor carrier in response to a request for safety maintenance or repair of equipment intended for interchange, including failing to provide requested safe equipment in a timely fashion. Prohibits controller delegation of this maintenance responsibility. Directs the Secretary to issue implementing regulations as part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 October 2003
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 October 2003
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 23 October 2003
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/1776
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/s/1776