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National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act

4/7/2025, 2:59 PM

Summary of Bill S 2202

Bill 115 s 2202, also known as the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and provide funding for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). 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 authorize appropriations for the NTSB for fiscal years 2022 through 2026. It also includes measures to enhance the NTSB's ability to carry out its mission, such as providing funding for training and professional development for NTSB staff, improving the agency's information technology systems, and enhancing its ability to communicate with the public.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve the transparency and accountability of the NTSB, such as requiring the agency to report to Congress on its activities and expenditures, and to provide regular updates on the status of its investigations. Overall, the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act aims to ensure that the NTSB has the resources and support it needs to continue its important work of investigating transportation accidents and promoting safety in the transportation industry.

Current Status of Bill S 2202

Bill S 2202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2017. Bill S 2202 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on December 6, 2017.  Bill S 2202's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506. as of July 10, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2202

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 2202

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

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