Senate Bill 2861
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2861
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Passenger Rail Crew Protection Parity Act
This bill makes it unlawful for any person, while on a passenger train to: (1) assault or intimidate a crew member, and thereby interfere with the performance of the duties of a crew member or lessen the ability of a crew member to perform those duties; or (2) attempt or conspire to perform such an act. A violator is subject to a fine or a prison term of up to 20 years, or both, or life imprisonment if a dangerous weapon is used in assaulting or intimidating the crew member.
11/14/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 643.
11/14/2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-356.
08/01/2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
05/16/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/16/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:58 PM