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S. 2478 (113th)

Short Line Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2014

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Introduced

17 June 2014

Last action

17 June 2014 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Susan Collins, Patty Murray

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

12 August 2025

Transport

Summary

Short Line Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to award grants to private or nonprofit organizations involved in, or affiliated with, transportation by regional (Class II) railroads and shortline (Class III) railroads for research, development, evaluation, and training efforts to enhance rail safety practices and safety culture.

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Timeline

  1. 17 June 2014

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 June 2014

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721-3722)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 June 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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