Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2021
This bill applies to yardmaster employees the limitations on duty hours and the restrictions on communications to employees during their off-duty hours that are currently applicable to train employees. A yardmaster employee means an individual responsible for supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a rail yard.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-26 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. | House committee actions |
| 2021-05-25 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2021-05-25 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |