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FRA Safety Data Improvement Act

4/7/2025, 3:22 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4925

Bill 115 hr 4925, also known as the FRA Safety Data Improvement Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the safety data collection and reporting practices of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The bill aims to enhance the FRA's ability to collect and analyze safety data from railroad companies in order to identify potential safety hazards and prevent accidents. It also seeks to improve the transparency and accessibility of safety data for the public, stakeholders, and policymakers.

Specifically, the FRA Safety Data Improvement Act includes provisions that require railroad companies to report safety data in a standardized format, establish a confidential safety reporting system for employees to report safety concerns, and enhance the FRA's ability to analyze safety data and identify trends. Overall, the FRA Safety Data Improvement Act is designed to enhance the safety of the railroad industry by improving the collection, analysis, and reporting of safety data. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be subject to amendments before being voted on.

Current Status of Bill HR 4925

Bill HR 4925 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2018. Bill HR 4925 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2018.  Bill HR 4925's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 11, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4925

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4925

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

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