Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1994
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 18, 1994)
Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for FY 1995 through 1998 for railroad research and development and general safety operations.
Amends the Hours of Service Act to authorize railroads, and labor organizations representing affected covered service employees of such railroads, to jointly petition the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) for approval of one or more pilot projects to demonstrate possible benefits of implementing alternatives to limitations on hours of service with respect to such employees, including those concerning maximum on-duty and minimum off-duty periods. Authorizes the Secretary to waive compliance with such requirements for up to two years if it is in the public interest and consistent with railroad safety. Sets forth a civil penalty for violation of such waiver.
Requires the Secretary to report biennially (currently, annually) to the President and the Congress on the administration of Federal railroad safety rules and standards.
What just happenedOct 6, 1994
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateSep 28, 1994
- Introduced in SenateMay 18, 1994
- Oct 6, 1994Floor
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- Oct 6, 1994Floor
Senate passed companion measure H.R. 4545 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14424-14426)
- Oct 6, 1994Floor
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 4545 as an amendment.
- Oct 6, 1994Floor
Measure laid before Senate.
- Sep 28, 1994Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669.
- Sep 28, 1994Committee
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Sep 28, 1994Committee14000
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Sep 23, 1994Committee
Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jun 14, 1994Committee
Committee on Commerce; Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-841.
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee - May 18, 1994IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 18, 1994IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5950)
- May 18, 1994IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate