United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1114 (101st)
To prohibit certain railroad employees from leaving their post in the event of a train accident.
Introduced
23 February 1989
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
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Summary
Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations prohibiting any railroad employee from leaving either the scene of a railroad accident or such employee's appropriate place of duty (unless warranted because of injury or other urgent circumstances) if the employee: (1) may have caused or contributed to the accident; or (2) has specified responsibilities regarding the accident's aftermath. Sets forth criminal penalties for knowing or willful violation of regulations issued under this Act.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 23 February 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/1114
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/1114