HR-158 : Still Just a Bill

Rail Audit Transparency Act

This bill requires the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to provide Congress with notice of when a comprehensive safety assessment is being conducted on an intercity or commuter rail transit agency.

Specifically, the FRA must (1) provide notice within 10 days after it initiates an assessment to specified congressional committees and each Member of Congress who represents a state in which the service that is subject of the assessment is located, and (2) report the findings of the assessment within 90 days after completion to such committees and Members.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-04CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.House committee actions
2021-01-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2021-01-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Public transit
  • Railroads
  • Transportation safety and security

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