H.J.Res. 76 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.
H.J.Res. 76 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2017, sponsored by Steny H. Hoyer with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 115-54
What it does
Interstate Compact (Sec. 1) This joint resolution grants congressional consent and approval for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the state of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) Interstate Compact. The MSC Compact establishes a Washington Metrorail Safety Commission for the safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Rail (Metrorail) system.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 17, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 4, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentAug 11, 2017
- Became lawAug 22, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Aug 22, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 17, 2017 · Passed399–5
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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