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S. 562

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National Metro Safety Act
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Introduced
Latest Action · March 14, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1596-1597)
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
March 10, 2011
Sponsor
Sen. Barbara MikulskiD
Cosponsors (4)
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National Metro Safety Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation, notwithstanding certain prohibitions, to: (1) develop, implement, and enforce national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideways; and (2) require such standards to include National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding crashworthiness, emergency access and egress, event recorders, and hours of service.

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