H.R.7338

Railroad Safety and Accountability Act

Introduced·2/3/26

Railroad Safety and Accountability Act codifies the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee and outlines its duties and structure.

The Railroad Safety and Accountability Act establishes the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee within the Federal Railroad Administration. This committee is tasked with providing advice and recommendations on railroad safety regulatory programs, including the creation of new regulations, review of existing regulations, and identification of non-regulatory alternatives. The committee is required to submit an annual report to Congress summarizing its activities.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 4

House

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1987)

Feb 4

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Feb 3

House

Introduced in House