HR 1299 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring that the locomotive and rear car of all passenger, freight, and commuter trains have bulletproof glass and equipment capable of providing controlled temperatures.

Introduced 1979-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5]· 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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-01-23)

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 and standards requiring that the windows in the locomotive and rear car of all passenger, freight, and commuter trains be bulletproof and to require that such cars be equipped with temperature controlling equipment.…

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