Senate Bill 2360
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Safe Freight Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 30, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2360
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
Safe Freight Act
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.
January 30, 2018
01/30/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
01/30/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:51 PM