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H.R.233: Safe Freight Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
120 (104 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Safe Freight Act of 2017 This bill 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 Railroad Administration as a locomotive operator and the other as a train conductor.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |