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Safe Tracks Act

USA119th CongressHR-8410| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Safe Tracks Act , mandates that the Secretary of Transportation amend federal regulations within 30 days of its enactment. The amendment specifically targets section 236.911 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to incorporate new safety requirements. Its primary goal is to apply the safety requirements outlined in subpart H of part 236 to all centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems, including both existing and future deployments. Furthermore, the bill ensures these same safety standards are extended to centralized traffic control boards, aiming to improve overall rail operational safety and oversight.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

Safe Tracks Act

USA119th CongressHR-8410| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill, known as the Safe Tracks Act , mandates that the Secretary of Transportation amend federal regulations within 30 days of its enactment. The amendment specifically targets section 236.911 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to incorporate new safety requirements. Its primary goal is to apply the safety requirements outlined in subpart H of part 236 to all centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems, including both existing and future deployments. Furthermore, the bill ensures these same safety standards are extended to centralized traffic control boards, aiming to improve overall rail operational safety and oversight.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted