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Introduced
05/25/2021
05/25/2021
In Committee
05/26/2021
05/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limita- tions on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2021, amends Title 49 of the United States Code to provide limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, who are individuals responsible for supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a rail yard. The bill adds yardmaster employees to the existing limitations on duty hours for train employees, ensuring that both groups have the same restrictions on working hours. Additionally, the bill updates the table of contents for the relevant chapter to reflect the new title of the section covering limitations on duty hours for both train employees and yardmaster employees.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (on 05/26/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3481/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3481/BILLS-117hr3481ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3481/BILLS-117hr3481ih.pdf.pdf |
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