October 3, 2007 - Legislative Alert. S. 1889 and H.R. 2095, Rail Safety

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

Last Friday, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation marked up S. 1889, The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007.  The latest version of the legislation is attached. The House version of this bill (H.R. 2095, The Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act) contains stronger language, especially with regard to limbo time and the use of camp cars. S.1889 was crafted as a softer version so as to get it through the Senate before they adjourn in November, with the hopes that the differences will be worked out when the bill goes to the House/Senate Conference Committee, a committee made up of members chosen by a democratic-controlled Congress. To see a chart comparing the provisions of the two bills, click on Rail Safety Comparison.

Please be sure to contact your members of Congress and ask them to ensure that the provisions you support are included in S. 1889.

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Sereena Hogan, BLET Auxiliary
National 1st Vice President/National Legislative Rep.
8720 N. Myrtle Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704
520-297-0944, e-mail: vp3sereena@aol.com