HR 942 · 97th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1974 to prohibit the transportation of radioactive materials in densely populated areas.

Introduced 1981-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-20]· 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: For Further Action See H.R.3403.(1981-05-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1975 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from permitting the transportation of any radioactive material through or into an area with a population density greater than 12,000 persons per square mile, except where such material is to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or during a national emergency.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat