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Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 11, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 3024

Hazardous Materials Safety Improvement Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 11, 2019)

Hazardous Materials Safety Improvement Act of 2019

This bill requires the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) to respond to petitions for regulatory action within 18 months, including petitions for reconsideration of a rule and petitions from groups with delegated authority.

Any action taken by DOT or the PHMSA in response to a petition shall supersede any decision concerning the issue reached by a group with delegated authority.

What just happenedDec 11, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 11, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Dec 11, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Hazardous Materials Safety Improvement Act of 2019 — Informed