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Search Results: keywords:"railroad safety"

S. RES. 864 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as Rail Safety Week and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, injuries, and derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:517
S. RES. 864 is a resolution that expresses support for designating the week of September 23-29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting awareness and education to reduce incidents, fatalities, and injuries...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, the United States wants to remind everyone to be extra careful around trains during a special Rail Safety Week. This is to keep people safe near train tracks and make sure that things like dangerous chemicals are moved safely by train.
H. R. 8996 — To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:21,092
H.R. 8996, titled the "Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024," proposes stronger safety rules for trains transporting hazardous materials. The bill mandates enhanced safety measures like limited train speeds, real-time tracking of hazardous materials, and increased...
Simple Explanation
The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 is all about making sure trains carrying dangerous stuff are safer by adding new rules like driving slower, tracking them better, and having more people on board. It also wants to make sure that if something bad happens, there are better ways to help and new technology to keep everyone safe.
H. J. RES. 130 — 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.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:197
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...
Simple Explanation
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.

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