Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 9, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 988
To provide for a study by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies on the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 9, 2017)
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to make appropriate arrangements with the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies to study the cost and impact of rerouting freight rail traffic of hazardous material to avoid its transportation through urban areas.
What just happenedFeb 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5](D-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 9, 2017
- Feb 10, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House