Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations prohibiting any railroad employee from leaving either the scene of a railroad accident or such employee's appropriate place of duty (unless warranted because of injury or other urgent circumstances) if the employee: (1) caused or contributed to the accident; or (2) has specified responsibilities regarding the accident's aftermath.
Sets forth criminal penalties for knowing or willful violation of regulations promulgated under this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
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