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BillHR 8894 · 119

Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act

Introduced
May 19, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 19, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires rail crews to have a minimum of two people on board to ensure passenger safety. Increases protection for passengers and crew members on trains.

Sponsored By

Laura Gillen
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 19, 2026
  3. May 19, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects passengers and crew members of rail services, providing them with increased safety and security measures. Rail companies would also be impacted, as they would need to adjust their staffing to meet the new minimum crew size requirement.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
IntroducedMay 19, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.