H.R. 3040 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Safe Freight Act
H.R. 3040 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Aug 2, 2013, sponsored by Michael H. Michaud with 82 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 2, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 82
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Safe Freight Act - Prohibits the operation of a freight train or light locomotive engine used in the movement of freight unless it has a crew of at least two individuals, one of whom is certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as a locomotive operator and the other as a train conductor.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael H. Michaud (D-ME). Co-sponsors: 77 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (Aug 5, 2013)
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- H.R. 4076: HHEATT Act of 2014
- S. 309: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol.
- S. 2086: Reliable Home Heating Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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