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S. 1991 (107th)

National Defense Rail Act

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Introduced

6 March 2002

Last action

29 May 2002 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.

Sponsors

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]

Subjects

Defence, Environment, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Environment · Transport

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Summary

National Defense Rail Act - Authorizes appropriations for Amtrak security assistance. Requires studies or assessments of: (1) foreign rail transport security programs; (2) the feasibility of passenger, baggage, and cargo screening; (3) existing rail safety regulations; (4) security priorities; and (5) rail crossing delay security issues. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) establish a national high-speed ground transportation policy; and (2) provide 100 percent financial assistance to develop and implement high-speed rail corridors according to designated priorities, including the elimination of hazards of railway-highway crossings. Requires such projects to comply with specified labor standards, including the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. Defines the national rail passenger transportation system. Authorizes Amtrak to operate an intercity rail service or route not included in such system, as specified. Authorizes additional appropriations for Amtrak for principal and interest, and environmental and Americans With Disabilities Act compliance. Repeals the requirement that Amtrak be self-sufficient. Authorizes appropriations for the Northeast Corridor, long and short distance trains, and State-supported routes. Directs the Secretary to re-establish the Northeast Corridor Safety Committee. Revises requirements concerning the Amtrak board of directors. Requires an independent audit of Amtrak operations. Revises requirements of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 concerning loans and loan guarantees. Directs the Secretary to establish a rail passenger cooperative research program, including an advisory board.

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Timeline

  1. 6 March 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1602-1610)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 March 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1600-1602)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 March 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 2002

    Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-1078.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 April 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 May 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 29 May 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings under authority of the order of the Senate of 05/22/2002 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-157. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 May 2002

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings under authority of the order of the Senate of 05/22/2002 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-157. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

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