Gives railroad workers and companies a permanent voice in shaping safety rules.
This bill would make the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee a permanent part of federal law. This committee brings together railroad companies, workers, and other groups to advise the Federal Railroad Administration on safety rules. It would ensure these groups have a formal, ongoing way to help improve railroad safety.
Today, the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee advises on railroad safety but is not officially mandated or permanent under federal law. This means its structure and duties could change or it could be ended. If this bill passes, the committee would become a permanent part of federal law, with clearly defined responsibilities and required quarterly meetings with the Federal Railroad Administration. This would ensure a consistent and formal process for various railroad groups to advise on safety.
HR 7338 · 119th Congress · February 3, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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