House Bill 3481
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3481
Congress
117
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2021
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.
May 25, 2021
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05/26/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
05/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM