Railway Safety Act of 2026
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (9)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
2026-03-03
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2026-03-02
- House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyReferred To · 2026-03-02
Previously
- Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2026-03-02
- Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeReferred To · 2026-03-02
Plain-English Summary
The bill would establish or strengthen safety standards and regulations for railroad operations and infrastructure across the United States. It likely addresses issues like train accident prevention, track maintenance requirements, and safety protocols for both freight and passenger rail systems, affecting railroad companies, workers, and the traveling public. The bill has been sent to two committees for review to determine which parts each committee should handle.
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Subjects
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