S. 808 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
S. 808 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 2015, sponsored by John Thune with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 114-110
What it does
Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Removes the Surface Transportation Board from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish it as an independent U.S. agency. Repeals the requirement that DOT provide administrative support for the Board. (Sec. 4) Increases Board membership from three to five members.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2015
- Passed the SenateJun 18, 2015
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2015
- Became lawDec 18, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-110. (Dec 18, 2015)
More bills from John Thune in the 114th Congress
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 2353: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015
- H.R. 3236: Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 2559: To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.
- H.R. 720: Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
- H.R. 3614: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3819: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3996: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II
- H.R. 22: FAST Act
- H.R. 4188: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 4721: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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