John Fetterman

U.S. Senator · Pennsylvania · Democratic · 4 claims currently stored

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Support and work to pass the Railway Safety Act of 2026 to enhance rail safety by improving hazardous materials oversight, strengthening emergency response support, raising overall rail safety standards, mandating defect detection technology and hotbox detectors, expanding hazardous materials subject to higher standards, improving emergency notification and plans, requiring proper railcar maintenance and inspection, increasing civil penalties for safety violations, requiring two-person train crews, and ensuring compensation and equipment for firefighters and first responders.

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Work to pass the Railway Accountability Act to improve rail safety with provisions including increased study and mitigation of broken rim derailments, enhanced train consist management, stricter brake inspection protocols, increased transparency of safety waivers, improved emergency brake signal systems, mandatory participation in close call safety reporting for major railroads with significant violations, and required provision of warning equipment to rail employees.

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