S. 4959 · 117th Congress
Reliable Rail Service Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tammy Baldwin
- Introduced
- 2022-09-27
- Latest action
- 2022-09-27 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Reliable Rail Service Act
This bill revises freight rail transportation policy to require rail carriers to provide transportation or service in a manner that meets the shipper's need for timely, efficient, and reliable rail service and fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements. It also establishes specific criteria for the Surface Transportation Board to consider when determining whether a rail carrier has violated its obligations under the policy.