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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Rail Supply Chain Resilience
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing on May 11, 2023, to examine the current state of the U.S. rail supply chain. Industry leaders, labor representatives, and policy analysts provided testimony regarding operational challenges, infrastructure needs, and the resilience of the national rail network.
This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony that informs future federal transportation policy, potential regulatory changes, and legislative priorities regarding the movement of freight across the United States.
Who It Affects
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Railroad Companies
The industry is subject to potential legislative and regulatory oversight discussed during the hearing.
Transportation Labor Unions
Labor representatives provided testimony regarding workforce conditions and safety standards.
Shippers and Manufacturers
Industries relying on rail for freight movement are impacted by supply chain efficiency and rail service reliability.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 11, 2023, by the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- The session focused on identifying challenges to rail supply chain resilience and exploring potential solutions.
- Testimony was provided by representatives from the Association of American Railroads, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, American Chemistry Council, Reason Foundation, and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
- The record includes a submission regarding the impact of blocked railroad crossings on public safety.
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- The record includes a letter to the Surface Transportation Board from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
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