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AL HJR274
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Hubbard
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to enact the federal Safe Freight Act requiring freight train crews to consist of at least two properly certified individuals.
- Cites Alabama's freight rail system of over 3,750 miles containing more than 3,600 freight train employees as vital to the state's economy in manufacturing, mining, and agriculture.
- References the July 6, 2013 Quebec freight train explosion that killed 47 people, attributed in part to a single crew member's inability to properly secure the train cars.
- Identifies benefits of two-person crews including safer grade crossings in congested cities, reduced blind spots, increased operational efficiency, and better train parking and securing procedures.
- Directs the Clerk of the Senate to provide authenticated copies of the resolution to the U.S. House and Senate leadership, Alabama's Congressional delegation, and Alabama news media.
Legislative Description
Safe Freight Act, Congress urged to enact
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
3/5/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules3/5/2014
Full Bill Text
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