Railroads

Topicsort iconBill numberAuthorInterest positionBecame law
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008H.R. 5577 (110th) ThompsonSupportNo
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007H.R. 2116 (110th) MeekSupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity.
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007H.R. 1650 (110th) BaldwinOpposeNo
To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads.
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007S. 772 (110th) KohlOpposeNo
A bill to amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads.
Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007H.R. 2125 (110th) OberstarOpposeNo
To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure competition in the rail industry, enable rail customers to obtain reliable rail service, and provide those customers with a reasonable process for challenging rate and service disputes.