Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act

Hozzl · 2024-11-15T09:05:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9998 Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/15/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9998

Bill 118 hr 9998, also known as the Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act, aims to improve the safety and transparency of rail bridges in the United States. The bill requires the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to establish a national database of all rail bridges in the country, including information on their condition, maintenance history, and inspection reports.

Additionally, the bill mandates that rail bridge owners conduct regular inspections of their bridges and report any safety concerns to the FRA. The FRA will also be required to conduct its own inspections of rail bridges and make the results publicly available on the national database.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for funding to assist rail bridge owners in making necessary repairs and improvements to ensure the safety of the bridges. It also establishes penalties for rail bridge owners who fail to comply with the requirements of the bill. Overall, the Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act seeks to enhance the safety of rail bridges in the United States by increasing transparency, improving maintenance practices, and providing resources for necessary repairs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9998

Bill HR 9998 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 18, 2024. Bill HR 9998 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 18, 2024. Bill HR 9998's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of October 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9998

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9998

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9998

Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency ActRail Bridge Safety and Transparency ActTo require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule setting minimum structural standards for railroad bridges, and for other purposes.

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