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June 2004



    
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A bill (S. 2216) introduced by Sen. Ernest Hollings (D-SC) would require the Homeland Security Department to conduct risk assessments of rail security threats and then recommend additional measures to increase safety. The recommendations would consider infrastructure, facilities, terminals, tunnels, bridges, and any other high-risk areas. The bill would include funding of $515 million.


A bill (S. 2216) introduced by Sen. Ernest Hollings (D-SC) would require the Homeland Security Department to conduct risk assessments of rail security threats and then recommend additional measures to increase safety. The recommendations would consider infrastructure, facilities, terminals, tunnels, bridges, and any other high-risk areas. The bill would include funding of $515 million.


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