WebSenator Schumer stood along the Norfolk County Southern line in Attica on a cold Friday morning to discuss his advocacy for the Railway Safety Act of 2024, which will enhance … WebMar 22, 2024 · The Railway Safety Act of 2024. Ohio’s U.S. Senators were first out of the gate, with the Railway Safety Act of 2024. Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-OH, and J.D. Vance, R-OH, introduced the measure on ...

Brown joins rail workers, community leaders to push for Railway Safety Act

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Congressional Update on Rail Safety Legislation

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