HCONRES 201 · 104th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the implementation by the Secretary of Transportation of exceptions to the train whistle requirement of section 20153 of title 49, United States Code.

Introduced 1996-07-25· Sponsored by Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.(1996-08-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Transportation should: (1) take into account the interests of affected communities and the past safety record at grade crossings (among other criteria) when providing exceptions to certain train whistle requirements; and (2) take specified action whenever he or she determines that supplementary safety measures are necessary to provide an exception to such requirements.…

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Cosponsors (14)

5 Democrats9 Republicans