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Public Transit Safety Improvement: New Rules and Committees

This act aims to enhance safety in public transportation. It introduces new rules for approving safety plans, which must align with the budget. Importantly, it establishes special safety committees composed of equal numbers of employee and employer representatives to ensure these plans are practical and effective.
Key points
Requires public transit safety plans to be approved by a new safety committee.
The safety committee will consist of an equal number of frontline employee and employer representatives, ensuring a balanced approach to safety issues.
Safety plans must stay within the allocated fiscal budget, preventing inefficient spending.
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Print number: 117_HR_2128
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Process start date: 2021-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Transit Safety Improvement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2128.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires public transit safety plans to be approved by a new safety committee.
  • The safety committee will consist of an equal number of frontline employee and employer representatives, ensuring a balanced approach to safety issues.
  • Safety plans must stay within the allocated fiscal budget, preventing inefficient spending.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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