Federal Railroad Safety Improvement
Act of 2007
Rail labor is united in support of the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007, a bill that would provide sweeping reforms to railroad safety regulations and vastly improve the quality of life for all railroad workers.
The bill, H.R. 2095, was introduced May 1 by Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, following lengthy consultation with supportive rail unions.
The links below provide information regarding bill H.R. 2095:
House passes Rail Safety Improvement Act
(October 17, 2007)
Tell Norfolk Southern: Tear down those camp cars!
(September 24, 2007)
H.R. 2095 update: The railroad industry’s flat earth society
(May 22, 2007)
Urge your member of Congress to support H.R. 2095; Call, email or send a letter today!
(May 16, 2007)
Teamster testifies at Congressional hearing on rail safety legislation
(May 8, 2007)
Sweeping rail safety legislation introduced in House
(May 2, 2007)
H.R. 2095 Bill Summary (PDF)
The complete text of bill H.R. 2095, the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (PDF)
Contact your representative and ask him or her to support this legislation. To obtain the phone numbers and
e-mail addresses of your lawmakers, go to: http://www.bletdc.org/action/congress; or visit the House website: http://www.house.gov; or call the Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121.
