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Safe Freight Act of 2019

Introduced: June 26, 2019 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 26, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe Freight Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the operation of a freight train or light locomotive engine used in the movement of freight unless it has a crew of at least two individuals, one of whom is certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as a locomotive operator and the other as a train conductor.

What's happening now June 26, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1748 Related bill Safe Freight Act of 2019
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 10 Independent 2
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Dec 3, 2019
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Nov 19, 2019
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jul 17, 2019
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Jul 16, 2019
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 9, 2019
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jun 26, 2019
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Jun 26, 2019
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jun 26, 2019
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jun 26, 2019
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Jun 26, 2019
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Jun 26, 2019
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 26, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1979: Safe Freight Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1979/
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"S. 1979: Safe Freight Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1979/.
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