H.R. 8410
IntroducedSafe Tracks Act
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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8410
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to apply certain requirements to centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 21, 2026
Ms. Gillen (for herself, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, and Mr. Rulli) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to apply certain requirements to centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Tracks Act''.
SEC. 2. CENTRALIZED TRAIN DISPATCHING SYSTEMS SAFETY AND OVERSIGHT.
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall amend section 236.911 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to apply the requirements of subpart H of part 236 of such title to existing and any future deployment of centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards. <all>