HR-543 : Still Just a Bill

This bill requires the Federal Railroad Administration (1) within 10 days after it initiates a comprehensive safety assessment of an entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger service, to notify specified congressional committees and each Member of Congress representing a state in which the service that is the subject of the assessment being conducted is located, of the initiation of that assessment; and (2) within 90 days after completing such assessment, to report the findings of such assessment to such committees and Members.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-07IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-02-06FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-02-06FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1372)House floor actions
2019-02-06FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 543.House floor actions
2019-02-06FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1372)House floor actions
2019-02-06FloorMs. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-01-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2019-01-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Public transit
  • Railroads
  • Transportation safety and security

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