Amendment prohibits mechanical and brake inspections performed in Mexico of rail cars entering the United States from satisfying U.S. rail safety laws unless inspection standards, enforcement standards, and worker training are certified to meet those of the United States. It prohibits hazardous material inspections performed in Mexico from satisfying applicable U.S. rail safety laws and regulations.

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Amendment Number
857
Description
Amendment prohibits mechanical and brake inspections performed in Mexico of rail cars entering the United States from satisfying U.S. rail safety laws unless inspection standards, enforcement standards, and worker training are certified to meet those of the United States. It prohibits hazardous material inspections performed in Mexico from satisfying applicable U.S. rail safety laws and regulations.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-371 to prohibit mechanical and brake inspections performed in Mexico of rail cars entering the United States from satisfying U.S. rail safety laws unless inspection standards, enforcement standards, and worker training are certified to meet those of the United States. It prohibits hazardous material inspections performed in Mexico from satisfying applicable U.S. rail safety laws and regulations.
Congress
110
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 17, 2007
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Napolitano amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:04:34
Submitted Date
Oct 17, 2007
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 11, 2021
Amendment 857 — Informed