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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2017Transportation and Public Works
S.J.Res. 22

A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to 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 passed senate without amendment (May 16, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 (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 happenedMay 17, 2017

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA](D-VA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. May 17, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. May 17, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. May 17, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. May 16, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2956-2959)

  5. May 16, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2956-2959)

  6. May 16, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2955-2959)

    Judiciary Committee
  7. May 16, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2955-2959)

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1220)

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 16, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

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 (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 SenateFeb 15, 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.

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