Bill · S. 5450· Senate(119-S-5450)
A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/22/2026
- Last activity
- 9/22/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill makes changes to the job classifications for rail safety inspectors and specialists. It raises their General Schedule pay classifications to higher levels. Specifically, it changes certain positions from GS-12 to GS-13, and others from GS-13 to GS-14. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management must update the Railroad Safety Series to match these changes within 180 days. Additionally, the Secretary of Transportation must update the relevant General Schedule grades within the same 180-day timeframe. These updates ensure that the job classifications officially match the new higher levels set by the bill.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Higher Job Classifications: Under Section 1(a), the bill changes rail safety inspection job classifications from GS-12 to GS-13, and from GS-13 to GS-14. This is a positive step because it raises the official standing of these important safety jobs.
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Required Government Updates: Under Section 1(b) and Section 1(c), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of Transportation are both required to update their respective records and grades within 180 days. This ensures that the officials we count on actually follow through and make the required changes official.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: Based strictly on the text provided, there are no sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/22/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia