HR 5135
Train Crew Choice Act
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to overturn a recent rule issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding train crew sizes. Specifically, it seeks to invalidate the FRA’s final rule published on April 9, 2024, which established new safety requirements for train crew sizes. The bill effectively nullifies the FRA’s regulation, restoring previous crew size standards. This action is intended to give train crews more choice in their work assignments.
Key provisions
- Nullifies the Federal Railroad Administration’s final rule on train crew size safety requirements.
- Designates the bill as the ‘Train Crew Choice Act.’
- Addresses a specific rule published on April 9, 2024.
Who is affected
- Train crews
- Railroad companies
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Notable changes
- Reverses the FRA’s 2024 final rule on train crew size.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5135
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To nullify a final rule on train crew size safety requirements published by the Federal Railroad Administration.
This Act may be cited as the Train Crew Choice Act
.
The final rule published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2024 by the Federal Railroad Administration titled Train Crew Size Safety Requirements
(89 Fed. Reg. 25052) shall have no force or effect.