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Right Track Act

USA116th CongressS-4913| Senate 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Deb Fischer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Right Track Act This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to jointly (1) provide recommendations for reducing the number of collisions at highway-rail grade crossings in counties with 10 or fewer residents per square mile; and (2) conduct a public outreach and educational initiative, in cooperation with Operation Lifesaver, to reduce collisions at public highway-rail grade crossings in such counties that includes multimedia resources. The FRA and the FHWA must use the recommendations to provide technical assistance to states seeking to make rail safety infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the Department of Transportation must use amounts set aside under the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements grant program to improve grade crossing safety in counties with 10 or fewer residents per square mile.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • November 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Right Track Act

USA116th CongressS-4913| Senate 
| Updated: 11/18/2020
Right Track Act This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to jointly (1) provide recommendations for reducing the number of collisions at highway-rail grade crossings in counties with 10 or fewer residents per square mile; and (2) conduct a public outreach and educational initiative, in cooperation with Operation Lifesaver, to reduce collisions at public highway-rail grade crossings in such counties that includes multimedia resources. The FRA and the FHWA must use the recommendations to provide technical assistance to states seeking to make rail safety infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the Department of Transportation must use amounts set aside under the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements grant program to improve grade crossing safety in counties with 10 or fewer residents per square mile.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • November 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Deb Fischer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesRailroadsRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security