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H.J.Res. 76Became Law

Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 22, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 17, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Interstate Compact

(Sec. 1) This joint resolution grants congressional consent and approval for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the state of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) Interstate Compact.

The MSC Compact establishes a Washington Metrorail Safety Commission for the safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Rail (Metrorail) system.

The commission shall:

  • distribute a written State Safety Oversight Program;
  • enforce implementation of WMATA's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, as well as audit triennially WMATA's compliance with such plan;
  • enforce implementation of any Corrective Action Plans;
  • enforce relevant federal and state laws and regulations relating to Metrorail safety;
  • publish annually a Metrorail safety report, including updates of Corrective Action Plans, Commission directives, and on-going investigations; and
  • publish annually a report on commission operations.

An independent annual audit shall be made of commission financial accounts.

Any signatory may withdraw from the MSC Compact, which shall constitute its termination.

What just happenedAug 22, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5](D-MD)Sponsor
8 cosponsors7 D1 R
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  1. Aug 22, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Aug 22, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Aug 11, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Aug 11, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Aug 4, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Aug 4, 2017Floor

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/3/2017 S4806)

  7. Aug 4, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/3/2017 S4806)

  8. Aug 4, 2017FloorH8D000

    ENGROSSMENT CORRECTION - Unanimous consent was granted for the Clerk to make changes in the engrossment of H.J.Res. 76 that was placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.

  9. Aug 1, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Aug 1, 2017Floor

    Senate returned papers to House, per House request of July 24, 2017, by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Jul 24, 2017FloorH1B000

    House requested return of papers pursuant to H.Res. 469.

  12. Jul 18, 2017Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176.

  13. Jul 17, 2017FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  14. Jul 17, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 5 (Roll no. 381). (text: CR H5894-5897)

  15. Jul 17, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 5 (Roll no. 381).(text: CR H5894-5897)

  16. Jul 17, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5902-5903)

  17. Jul 17, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. Jul 17, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 76.

  19. Jul 17, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5894-5900)

  20. Jul 17, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.

  21. Jul 17, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.

  22. Jul 17, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-227.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Jul 17, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-227.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Jun 14, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Jun 14, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. Jun 14, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Mar 9, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

    Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee
  28. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 22, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 17, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Interstate Compact

(Sec. 1) This joint resolution grants congressional consent and approval for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the state of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) Interstate Compact.

The MSC Compact establishes a Washington Metrorail Safety Commission for the safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Rail (Metrorail) system.

The commission shall:

  • distribute a written State Safety Oversight Program;
  • enforce implementation of WMATA's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, as well as audit triennially WMATA's compliance with such plan;
  • enforce implementation of any Corrective Action Plans;
  • enforce relevant federal and state laws and regulations relating to Metrorail safety;
  • publish annually a Metrorail safety report, including updates of Corrective Action Plans, Commission directives, and on-going investigations; and
  • publish annually a report on commission operations.

An independent annual audit shall be made of commission financial accounts.

Any signatory may withdraw from the MSC Compact, which shall constitute its termination.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 17, 201717

Interstate Compact

(Sec. 1) This joint resolution grants congressional consent and approval for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the state of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) Interstate Compact.

The MSC Compact establishes a Washington Metrorail Safety Commission for the safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Rail (Metrorail) system.

The commission shall:

  • distribute a written State Safety Oversight Program;
  • enforce implementation of WMATA's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, as well as audit triennially WMATA's compliance with such plan;
  • enforce implementation of any Corrective Action Plans;
  • enforce relevant federal and state laws and regulations relating to Metrorail safety;
  • publish annually a Metrorail safety report, including updates of Corrective Action Plans, Commission directives, and on-going investigations; and
  • publish annually a report on commission operations.

An independent annual audit shall be made of commission financial accounts.

Any signatory may withdraw from the MSC Compact, which shall constitute its termination.

Introduced in HouseFeb 16, 2017

Interstate Compact

This joint resolution grants congressional consent and approval for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the state of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) Interstate Compact.

The MSC Compact establishes a Washington Metrorail Safety Commission for the safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Rail (Metrorail) system.

Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State … — Informed