Senate bill SRES356-118

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reduce derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.

• Last activity on Sep 21, 2023

• Introduced Sep 21, 2023

• By Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

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This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. The resolution also expresses support for (1) the communities impacted by the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; and (2) the actions of first responders who combat releases of hazardous materials across the United States, including the firefighters who responded to the derailment in Ohio.

HRES698-118, SRES864-118,

Senate Actions

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Sep. 21 2023	Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4659-4660)

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Sep. 21 2023	Introduced in Senate

Senate bill SRES356-118

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