SAFE TRAINS Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2062 SAFE TRAINS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2062

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2062

Bill S 2062 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill S 2062 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2021. Bill S 2062's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2062

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2062

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2062

A bill to increase the security of United States rail infrastructure along the North American Interchange Service to the direct and indirect supply of U.S. military and related institutions, to facilitate cross-border trade among the United States, Mexico, or Canada, and for other purposes.

SAFE TRAINS Act

Stopping America’s Foreign Enemies Through Rail And Infrastructure National Security Act