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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on the State of the Rail Workforce
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2019 House hearing regarding the current conditions, safety, and labor issues facing the American railroad workforce. It includes testimony from the Federal Railroad Administration and various rail labor union leaders.
The hearing provides a public record of labor concerns and regulatory oversight priorities for the U.S. rail industry, which impacts national supply chains and transportation safety standards.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Railroad employees
The hearing addresses working conditions, safety standards, and labor relations that directly impact their daily work environment.
Federal Railroad Administration
The agency is responsible for implementing and enforcing the safety regulations discussed during the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 20, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- The hearing focused on the state of the rail workforce, including safety and labor conditions.
- Testimony was provided by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator.
- Testimony was provided by representatives from five major rail labor organizations.
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- The hearing record includes prepared statements from the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- The document serves as an official record of the 116th Congress, First Session.
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Focus on Workforce Safety
The hearing highlights a specific congressional interest in the intersection of labor conditions and rail safety standards.
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