What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4954.
Rail Bridge Safety: New Standards, Public Transparency, and Hazard Reporting.
This Act mandates the Department of Transportation to establish minimum structural and safety standards for all US railroad bridges. It significantly increases public transparency by requiring a database showing bridge conditions (poor, fair, good) and establishes a system for citizens and local governments to report safety concerns. The goal is to enhance public safety and ensure timely repairs of critical infrastructure.
Key points
Mandates new federal minimum structural standards for railroad bridges, classifying them into "poor," "fair," or "good" condition.
Requires the creation of a public database detailing the condition and inspection dates of railroad bridges nationwide.
Establishes a system for the public and local authorities to report safety concerns, triggering mandatory federal investigations and potential repair orders.
Imposes financial penalties on railroad companies that fail to address safety concerns or repair bridges posing an "imminent hazard."
Status:
Expired
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