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Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill S 808
Bill 114 s 808, also known as the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a period of five years. The STB is an independent federal agency that regulates the railroad industry, specifically focusing on issues related to rates, service, and competition.
The bill includes provisions that seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the STB by streamlining its processes and increasing transparency. It also aims to enhance the STB's ability to resolve disputes between railroads and shippers in a timely manner.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to address concerns related to rail service issues, such as delays and congestion. It requires the STB to establish a process for addressing service complaints and provides shippers with additional tools to seek relief from poor rail service. Overall, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 seeks to modernize and strengthen the STB in order to better serve the needs of both the railroad industry and the shippers who rely on rail transportation.
The bill includes provisions that seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the STB by streamlining its processes and increasing transparency. It also aims to enhance the STB's ability to resolve disputes between railroads and shippers in a timely manner.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to address concerns related to rail service issues, such as delays and congestion. It requires the STB to establish a process for addressing service complaints and provides shippers with additional tools to seek relief from poor rail service. Overall, the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 seeks to modernize and strengthen the STB in order to better serve the needs of both the railroad industry and the shippers who rely on rail transportation.
Current Status of Bill S 808
Bill S 808 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2015. Bill S 808 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on March 19, 2015.  Bill S 808's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-110. as of December 18, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 808
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 808
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 808
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