Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 26, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 1979
Safe Freight Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 26, 2019)
Safe Freight Act of 2019
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 happenedJun 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
15 cosponsors13 D2 I
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- Introduced in SenateJun 26, 2019
- Jun 26, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jun 26, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate