Congress·In Progress·H.R. 5783

Railroad Safety: New State Planning Requirements for Pedestrian Safety

State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act

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This bill, introduced by Ms. Pou and Mr. Bost, would require states to create specific plans to prevent deaths where roads and sidewalks cross railroad tracks.
States would have to work closely with railroad companies, police, and mental health experts to find ways to stop pedestrian accidents and suicides along train tracks.
The Federal Railroad Administration would be required to check in on these safety efforts and release a progress report every five years to ensure the plans are working.
The goal is to reduce the number of people hit by trains by making sure states are actively looking for risks and coordinating with local experts to save lives.

4 milestones6 actions

Dec 18, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Dec 18, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 18, 2025House

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged

Dec 1, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Oct 17, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Congressional Bill

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State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act

Bill NumberHR 5783

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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D: 11R: 3

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