HR 1114 · 101th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
To prohibit certain railroad employees from leaving their post in the event of a train accident.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.(1989-03-06)
Plain Language Summary
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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