An act to amend the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize additional appropriations, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1981. Grants to an appropriate district court jurisdiction to restrain violations of, or to enforce rules or orders on, railroad safety established under any statute transferred to the Secretary of Transportation by the Department of Transportation Act. Makes conforming amendments to specified acts to extend venue in such cases to include the judicial district in which the defendant has its principal executive office. Amends the Hours of Service Act of 1907 to extend the statute of limitations if administrative notice is given pursuant to the Federal Claims Collection Act within two years from the date of the violation. Authorizes the Secretary to issue orders directing compliance with the statutes and regulations regarding railroad safety transferred to the Secretary's responsibility under the Department of Transportation Act. Grants jurisdiction, upon petition by the Attorney General, to the district courts to enforce any order issued by the Secretary pursuant to such Act or to this Act. Prescribes criminal penalties for violations of the …