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H.R.1748: Safe Freight Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
142 (132 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Safe Freight Act of 2019 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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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March 13, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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March 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Don Young (R-Alaska) |