HR 1114 · 101th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

To prohibit certain railroad employees from leaving their post in the event of a train accident.

Introduced 1989-02-23· Sponsored by Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.(1989-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations prohibiting any railroad employee from leaving either the scene of a railroad accident or such employee's appropriate place of duty (unless warranted because of injury or other urgent circumstances) if the employee: (1) may have caused or contributed to the accident; or (2) has specified responsibilities regarding the accident's aftermath. Sets forth criminal penalties for knowing or willful violation of regulations issued under this Act.…

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Cosponsors (10)

4 Democrats6 Republicans