Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 955
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Right Track Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 24, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 24, 2021
Latest Action
Mar 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
955
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Montana
Republican
Nebraska
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Right Track Act

This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to jointly (1) provide recommendations for reducing the number of collisions at highway-rail grade crossings in counties with 10 or fewer residents per square mile; and (2) conduct a public outreach and educational initiative, in cooperation with Operation Lifesaver, to reduce collisions at public highway-rail grade crossings in such counties that includes multimedia resources.

The FRA and the FHWA must use the recommendations to provide technical assistance to states seeking to make rail safety infrastructure improvements.

Additionally, the Department of Transportation must use amounts set aside under the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements grant program to improve grade crossing safety in counties with 10 or fewer residents per square mile.

Text (1)
March 24, 2021
Actions (2)
03/24/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
03/24/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:34 PM