Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2017Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 233
Safe Freight Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2017)
Safe Freight Act of 2017
This bill prohibits the operation of a freight train or light locomotive engine used in the movement of freight unless it has a crew of at least two individuals, one of whom is certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as a locomotive operator and the other as a train conductor.
What just happenedJan 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
120 cosponsors104 D16 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2017
- Jan 4, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House