Bill · H.R. 7358· House(119-HR-7358)
Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Maxwell Frost
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026'', directs the Secretary of Transportation to take specific action regarding rail safety. The Secretary must issue guidance through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. This guidance will describe types of projects intended to reduce trespassing fatalities. These projects would involve State efforts using specific set-aside funds. The deadline for this guidance is within one year of the Act's enactment.
Yes
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
The bill directs guidance for State projects intended to reduce trespassing fatalities at rail crossings.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The bill targets the reduction of trespassing fatalities which often occur in populated or transit-heavy areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Guidance on reducing fatalities: The bill aims to address trespassing fatalities by directing the Secretary of Transportation to describe specific project types under Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian MastRepublican · Florida