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H.R.2449: Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 1, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 2, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (12 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 1, 2019
Bill Summary
Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 2, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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May 1, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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May 1, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) |