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- S.1979
S.1979: Safe Freight Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced June 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (13 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 26, 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| June 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |