H.R. 946 — Introduced in House

I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 946 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York (for himself and Mr. Peterson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To make loans and loan guarantees under section 502 of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 available for implementing positive train control systems, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act. 2. Positive train control systems Section 502(b)(1) of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 822(b)(1)), is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or; (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking facilities. and inserting facilities; or; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) implement a positive train control system, as required by section 20157 of title 49, United States Code. . 3. Extension of railroad safety technology grants Section 20158(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking $50,000,000 and inserting $100,000,000; and (2) by striking 2009 through 2013 and inserting 2016 through 2020.