A bill to increase the security of United States rail infrastructure along the North American Interchange Service to the direct and indirect supply of U.S. military and related institutions, to facilitate cross-border trade among the United States, Mexico, or Canada, and for other purposes.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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