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H.R.1763: Safe Freight Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 14, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
69 (60 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 13, 2015
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
Week Ending | Rank |
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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 |
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April 14, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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April 13, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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April 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |