Bill · S. 3665· Senate(119-S-3665)
Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act aims to make the assault or intimidation of passenger train crew members a Federal crime. It establishes legal protections for various employees, including engineers, conductors, and station personnel. The bill covers actions occurring onboard trains, on platforms, or within rail stations. It defines specific penalties for those who interfere with crew duties through assault or intimidation. Furthermore, it provides increased prison sentences if a dangerous weapon is used during the offense.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would union members be better off under this?+6
The bill provides significant legal protections for rail employees against workplace assault and intimidation.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+5
The bill establishes new federal prison sentences of up to 8 years for assaulting or intimidating rail crew members.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+3
The bill enhances safety and legal protections for personnel operating intercity and commuter rail systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection for Rail Employees: Crew members, such as engineers, conductors, and those performing safety-sensitive functions, would receive legal protection against assault or intimidation that interferes with their duties (Section 2(a)(1) and 2(b)(1)).
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Enhanced Safety at Stations: Personnel performing operations or customer service at intercity or commuter rail stations would be protected from unlawful interference (Section 2(a)(1)(E) and 2(b)).
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Deterrence through Strict Penalties: The threat of fines or up to 8 years in prison serves as a deterrent against assaulting or intimidating crew members (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Increased Consequences for Violent Acts: The use of a dangerous weapon, which includes items like box cutters or small pocket knives, would result in more severe imprisonment of up to 20 years (Section 2(a)(2) and 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Prison Terms for Weapon Use: Individuals who use a dangerous weapon—which can include a pocket knife with a blade less than 2 1/2 inches—during an assault or intimidation could face up to 20 years in prison (Section 2(a)(2) and 2(c)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+1
- 1/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota