HR 3148 · 115th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-06-29· Sponsored by Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.(2017-06-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017 This bill applies to yardmaster employees the limitations on duty hours and the restrictions on communications to employees during their off-duty hours that are currently applicable to train employees. A "yardmaster employee" means an individual responsible for supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a rail yard.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]FL
Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]OH
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]GA
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]CA
Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]CA
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]WA
Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1]IN
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]NJ
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]CT
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]TX
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]CA
Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]FL
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]GA
Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]CA
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]PA
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]WI
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]PA