HR7338Referred to Committee

Railroad Safety and Accountability Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-03
Introduced
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Sponsor

Emilia Strong Sykes
Emilia Strong Sykes
Democrat · OH · Representative
Votes with party: 95.9% (591 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$197k
  • Climate & Environment$26k

Full profile: /officials/S001223

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

2026-02-04

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen safety standards and oversight for railroad operations, likely including requirements for better maintenance of tracks and equipment, improved inspection procedures, and clearer accountability measures when accidents or safety violations occur. The changes would affect railroad companies, workers, and the traveling public by establishing stricter rules designed to prevent derailments, collisions, and other rail accidents.

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Transportation and Public Works
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