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Right Track Act

USA117th CongressS-955| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4913
Right Track Act
Mar 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4913
    Right Track Act


  • March 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Right Track Act

USA117th CongressS-955| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4913
Right Track Act
Mar 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4913
    Right Track Act


  • March 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2021
    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