Overview

Title

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to Train Crew Size Safety Requirements.

ELI5 AI

Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule that says how many people should be working on a train to keep it safe. They want to make sure trains stay safe, but they haven't decided what will happen instead if they stop this rule.

Summary AI

H. J. RES. 130 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress that addresses a rule made by the Federal Railroad Administration concerning train crew size safety requirements. The resolution suggests that Congress disapproves of this rule, which was published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2024. If passed, the rule regarding train crew sizes would have no legal authority and would not be applied. This piece of legislation was brought forward by Representatives Mr. Burlison, Mr. Perry, and Mr. Weber of Texas and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for further consideration.

Published

2024-04-19
Congress: 118
Session: 2
Chamber: HOUSE
Status: Introduced in House
Date: 2024-04-19
Package ID: BILLS-118hjres130ih

Keywords AI

train crew size safety requirements federal railroad administration congressional disapproval rule disapproval transportation safety railroad safety h. j. res. 130 118th congress committee on transportation and infrastructure safety regulations

Sources

Bill Statistics

Size

Sections:
1
Words:
197
Pages:
1
Sentences:
6

Language

Nouns: 78
Verbs: 15
Adjectives: 6
Adverbs: 0
Numbers: 11
Entities: 24

Complexity

Average Token Length:
4.48
Average Sentence Length:
32.83
Token Entropy:
4.28
Readability (ARI):
19.47

AnalysisAI

General Summary of the Bill

H. J. RES. 130 is a resolution proposed in the United States House of Representatives that aims to disapprove a rule from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA

Issues

  • The resolution disapproves the Federal Railroad Administration's rule on 'Train Crew Size Safety Requirements' without providing detailed reasons or specific concerns about the rule's content or implications, which could lead to a lack of transparency or understanding. This absence of explicit reasoning limits the public's ability to understand the rationale behind the disapproval. [Section: Issues]

  • The resolution does not address how train safety will be ensured without the 'Train Crew Size Safety Requirements', creating ambiguity and potentially leaving gaps in safety regulations for rail operations, which is a significant concern for public welfare and safety. [Section: Issues]

  • There is no mention of alternative measures or rules to replace the disapproved rule, which could leave a regulatory void in areas concerning train crew size and safety requirements. This omission raises concerns about the continuity and adequacy of safety standards. [Section: Issues]

  • The text does not clarify any financial implications or consequences of disapproving the rule, which is important for understanding the potential impact on budgets, federal spending, and economic considerations within the railroad industry. Unanticipated financial impacts could affect stakeholders and planning. [Section: Issues]

Sections

Sections are presented as they are annotated in the original legislative text. Any missing headers, numbers, or non-consecutive order is due to the original text.

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Summary AI

Congress is rejecting the rule made by the Federal Railroad Administration about "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements" that was published on April 9, 2024, which means the rule will not be enforced or have any legal effect.