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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements".

5/9/2024, 4:05 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 130

Bill 118 hjres 130, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to 'Train Crew Size Safety Requirements'", is a piece of legislation that aims to overturn a rule proposed by the Federal Railroad Administration regarding the minimum number of crew members required on trains.

The rule in question, proposed by the Federal Railroad Administration, seeks to establish safety requirements for train crew sizes. However, some members of Congress believe that this rule may be burdensome and unnecessary, potentially leading to increased costs for rail companies without significantly improving safety.

If passed, Bill 118 hjres 130 would disapprove of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration, effectively nullifying it and preventing it from being implemented. This would allow Congress to reconsider the issue and potentially propose alternative solutions to ensure the safety of train crews without imposing unnecessary regulations on the industry. Overall, the passage of Bill 118 hjres 130 would signal Congress's disapproval of the Federal Railroad Administration's proposed rule on train crew size safety requirements, highlighting the ongoing debate over the balance between safety regulations and industry costs in the transportation sector.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 130

Bill HJRES 130 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2024. Bill HJRES 130 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2024.  Bill HJRES 130's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of April 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 130

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 130

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 130

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements".

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