HR 9998
Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act
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Bill overview
The Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act aims to improve the safety of railroad bridges across the United States. It requires the Department of Transportation to establish minimum structural standards for bridges, mandates that railroads include detailed condition information in their bridge inspection reports, and creates a public database of these reports. The bill also addresses movable bridges, establishes a reporting system for safety concerns, and implements a randomized observation program to assess bridge conditions and identify potential issues. Finally, it mandates the posting of bridge ownership information for public visibility.
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Barbara Lee
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