Senate Bill 2062
117th Congress(2021-2022)
SAFE TRAINS Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2062
Congress
117
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stopping America's Foreign Enemies Through Rail And Infrastructure National Security Act or the SAFE TRAINS Act
This bill prohibits railroad freight cars from operating on the U.S. freight railroad interchange system if the cars are manufactured in or use sensitive technologies from a country of concern or an affiliated state-owned enterprise. Countries of concern include nonmarket economies, those that inadequately protect intellectual property rights, and violators of certain foreign trade practices and agreements.
June 15, 2021
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06/15/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
06/15/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM