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Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act
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 to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased funding for bridge maintenance and repair, as well as grants for research and development of new technologies to improve rail bridge safety. 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 investing in new technologies to prevent accidents and ensure the integrity of the nation's rail infrastructure.
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 to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased funding for bridge maintenance and repair, as well as grants for research and development of new technologies to improve rail bridge safety. 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 investing in new technologies to prevent accidents and ensure the integrity of the nation's rail infrastructure.
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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
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
45Democrat Cosponsors
43Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9998
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9998
Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act
Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act
To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule setting minimum structural standards for railroad bridges, and for other purposes.
Comments
Francisco Riggs
515
1 year ago
I'm all for it! Can't wait to see how this plays out.
Kyren Yates
457
1 year ago
I'm so pumped about this new bill on rail bridge safety and transparency! It's gonna make a huge difference for all of us. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited #changeiscoming
Adley Law
485
1 year ago
I don't agree with this new bill about rail bridge safety. It seems like it's going to cost a lot of money and I'm not sure if it's really necessary. I think there are other things that the government should be focusing on instead of this. I hope they reconsider this bill and think about the impact it will have on people like me.
Charlotte Alford
459
1 year ago
Hey y'all, have y'all heard about this new bill about rail bridge safety and transparency? I think it's a good idea to make sure our bridges are safe for everyone. But I wonder, who is this bill gonna affect the most? #HRBill9998 #RailBridgeSafety #TransparencyAct
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9998
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