Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-16T17:28:05Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8894 Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/16/2026, 5:28 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8894

The bill titled "To prosecute, as a Federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member in a manner consistent with the prosecution of assault or intimidation of an aircraft crew member" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 19, 2026 (H.R. 8894). It aims to establish Federal prosecution for assault or intimidation of passenger train crew members in a manner similar to the prosecution for similar actions against aircraft crew members.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8894

Bill HR 8894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8894 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8894's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 19, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8894

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8894

To prosecute, as a Federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member in a manner consistent with the prosecution of assault or intimidation of an aircraft crew member.