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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Federal Railroad Administration to provide appropriate congressional notice of comprehensive safety assessments conducted with respect to intercity or com- muter rail passenger transportation.
AI Summary
This bill, the Rail Audit Transparency Act, requires the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to provide appropriate congressional notice of comprehensive safety assessments conducted with respect to intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation. Specifically, the bill mandates that the FRA notify the relevant congressional committees within 10 business days of initiating such an assessment, and then transmit the findings, including any identified defects and recommendations, within 90 days of completing the assessment. The bill defines a "comprehensive safety assessment" as a focused review of an entity's safety-related processes, procedures, compliance with regulations, and overall safety culture.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (on 02/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/158/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr158/BILLS-117hr158ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr158/BILLS-117hr158ih.pdf.pdf |
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