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National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010

4/7/2025, 3:35 PM

Summary of Bill S 2768

Bill 111 s 2768, also known as the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for the fiscal years 2011 and 2012. The NTSB is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents, determining their probable cause, and making recommendations to improve safety.

The bill includes provisions to increase the NTSB's funding levels, allowing the agency to continue its important work in investigating accidents involving aviation, highway, marine, pipeline, and railroad transportation. It also includes measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the NTSB's operations, such as requiring the agency to submit annual reports to Congress on its activities and budget.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the NTSB's ability to communicate its findings and recommendations to the public, including requiring the agency to publish accident reports and safety recommendations on its website. The bill also includes provisions to improve the NTSB's ability to recruit and retain qualified staff, ensuring that the agency has the expertise needed to carry out its mission effectively. Overall, Bill 111 s 2768 aims to support the important work of the NTSB in investigating transportation accidents and making recommendations to improve safety. By reauthorizing the agency and providing it with the resources it needs, the bill seeks to ensure that the NTSB can continue to fulfill its vital role in promoting transportation safety in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 2768

Bill S 2768 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 10, 2009. Bill S 2768 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the Senate on November 10, 2009.  Bill S 2768's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of May 14, 2010

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2768

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2768

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

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