House Bill 1748
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Safe Freight Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1748
Congress
116
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
March 13, 2019
03/14/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
03/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:13 PM