Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015

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.