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- H.R.3148
H.R.3148: Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 30, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (21 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 29, 2017
Bill Summary
Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 This bill applies to yardmaster employees the limitations on duty hours and the restrictions on communications to employees during their off-duty hours that are currently applicable to train employees. A "yardmaster employee" means an individual responsible for supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a rail yard.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Nolan (D-Minn.) |