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H.R. 2449

Referred to Committee

Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019

Introduced 5/1/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

5/2/2019 • House

Summary

Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2019

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.)

Introduced in House • 5/1/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Labor standardsRailroadsTransportation employeesWorker safety and health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (14)

Party Breakdown

13
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Democrat • CA-24

Sponsored 5/1/2019

Cosponsors (13)

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Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

D-GA-13

Joined 5/14/2019

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Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

D-MN-5

Joined 7/9/2019

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Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]

D-NJ-8

Joined 7/9/2019

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 1, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House5/1/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors13