HR 8468·Federal·house
Protecting American Railroad Workers’ Jobs Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 23, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new provision to the federal rail safety code that forces any freight train crossing the U.S.–Mexico border to halt for a crew interchange and safety checks. After the stop, only U.S. citizens or legally authorized residents whose primary work location is in the United States may operate the train. It aims to protect American railroad jobs and ensure safety oversight at the border.
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