H.R.1763: Safe Freight Act

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69 (60 Democrats, 9 Republicans)

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April 19, 2015 7th

Bill Summary

Safe Freight Act Prohibits the operation of a freight train or light locomotive engine used in the movement of freight unless it has a crew of at least two individuals, one of whom is certified by the Federal Rail Administration as a locomotive operator and the other as a train conductor.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 14, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
April 13, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
April 13, 2015

Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska)

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