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Nellie Pou (D-NJ)

State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act

H.R. 5783 · House bill Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors

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Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "SAFE TRACKS Act," proposes amendments to title 49 of the United States Code. It focuses on changing how reports regarding highway-rail grade crossing safety are handled. Specifically, it adds a requirement for states to explain how they will work with stakeholders and railroads to reduce pedestrian fatalities, including suicides, along railroad rights of way. This process would involve consultation with law enforcement and mental health agencies. Additionally, the bill mandates that these reports be submitted every 5 years thereafter to the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The bill mandates consultation with mental health agencies to address pedestrian fatalities and suicides along railroad rights of way.

  • Scored +2

    Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?

    The bill enhances safety oversight regarding railroad rights of way and grade crossings.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires periodic reporting to the Federal Railroad Administration to ensure continued monitoring of safety strategies.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.