Several lawmakers have introduced and supported bills aimed at improving rail and transit safety. CongresswomanSC cosponsored the Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act, which aims to provide $20B annually for public transit, boost operating budgets, increase the number of buses and trains, and help underserved communities. RepDeluzio proposed the Railway Safety Act to make freight rail safer, while SenSherrodBrown emphasized the need for big railroads to improve safety. RepEmiliaSykes was named the new lead sponsor of the RAIL Act, focused on improving rail safety in communities.
Last night, I was officially named the new lead sponsor of the RAIL Act, which I introduced alongside Rep. Bill Johnson. I am proud to take the lead on this legislation, and I'll continue to advocate for the passage of the RAIL Act to improve rail safety in our communities. https://t.co/Fp6bpF1P5L
Good first step, but it’s just that. Let’s see this nationwide for all the big railroads. And let’s pass the Railway Safety Act to make freight rail safer for our communities. https://t.co/Czdc1jE5Sb
A necessary step, but long overdue. Norfolk Southern pledged to do this last March, but it took months and months of pushing to get them to finally follow through. It’s time for all the other big railroads to do the same and help make our railways safer. https://t.co/aqdzK2830o
Right on, @secretarypete. We can make freight rail safer right now by passing my bill, the Railway Safety Act. Big railroads don’t want it, but our safety matters a heck of a lot more than their profits. https://t.co/IpHnrZfu94
I'm proud to cosponsor @RepHankJohnson's Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act! It will: ✔️Provide $20B annually for public transit ✔️Boost operating budgets ✔️Increase the number of buses & trains ✔️Help underserved communities https://t.co/ZR3G8n6afn