Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1667
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Preventing Doomsday Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 11, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 11, 2019
Latest Action
Mar 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1667
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
New Jersey
Republican
New York
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Preventing Doomsday Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to publish a report that explains (1) its contingency plan that details a specific plan of action in the case of a shutdown of a rail track in the North River Tunnel underneath the Hudson River and that addresses issues including ensuring commuters, tourists, and others will maintain the ability to travel between New Jersey and New York and throughout the region; and (2) its contingency plan detailing a specific plan of action to ensure minimal disruption to, and negative impact on, national security, the economy, public health, the environment, and property values.

Text (1)
March 11, 2019
Actions (3)
03/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
03/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:22 PM