H.R.8468

Protecting American Railroad Workers’ Jobs Act of 2026

Introduced·4/23/26

Protects American railroad workers' jobs by requiring crew interchanges at the southern border.

The Protecting American Railroad Workers’ Jobs Act of 2026 mandates that freight trains crossing the southern border into the United States must stop for crew interchanges and safety testing. It ensures that only U.S. nationals or lawful U.S. residents authorized to work in the U.S. operate these trains after the border crossing.

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Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 23

House

Introduced in House

Apr 23

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.