Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2062
117th Congress(2021-2022)
SAFE TRAINS Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 15, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 15, 2021
Latest Action
Jun 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
2062
Congress
117
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
Republican
Texas
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Stopping America's Foreign Enemies Through Rail And Infrastructure National Security Act or the SAFE TRAINS Act

This bill prohibits railroad freight cars from operating on the U.S. freight railroad interchange system if the cars are manufactured in or use sensitive technologies from a country of concern or an affiliated state-owned enterprise. Countries of concern include nonmarket economies, those that inadequately protect intellectual property rights, and violators of certain foreign trade practices and agreements.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
06/15/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
06/15/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM