H.R. 233 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Safe Freight Act of 2017
H.R. 233 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Don Young with 120 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 120
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Safe Freight Act of 2017 This bill 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
Don Young (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 104 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (Jan 4, 2017)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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