H.R. 3148 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2017
H.R. 3148 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 29, 2017, sponsored by Richard M. Nolan with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard M. Nolan (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (Jun 30, 2017)
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