HR8232Referred to Committee

To amend title 49, United States Code, to repeal certain employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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119th
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2026-04-09
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Scott Perry
Scott Perry
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 86.4% (597 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$2,079k

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-09

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would remove federal protections that currently require railroads and other transportation companies to provide certain job security guarantees and benefits to workers when operations change, such as during mergers or service reductions. The changes would primarily affect railroad employees who currently have special protections under federal law that go beyond standard labor protections. The bill is still in early stages and has been sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review.

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Transportation and Public Works

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8232 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8232 To amend title 49, United States Code, to repeal certain employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2026 Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to repeal certain employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS. Subsection (b) of section 5333 of title 49, United States Code, is hereby repealed. <all>
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