Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Introduced
Summary
Clarify which projects States can fund from the 23 U.S.C. 130(e)(1)(A) set-aside to reduce trespassing deaths at rail crossings. The Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, to issue guidance within one year describing the types of projects under section 130(e)(1)(B) of title 23, United States Code, for which States may use those set-aside funds.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Guidance on Safer Rail Crossings
This bill would require the Secretary of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, to issue guidance within 1 year after enactment. The guidance would explain which rail-highway crossing safety projects States may pay for using the Section 130 set-aside. The bill would not provide new money or change federal funding levels. If issued, the guidance could change which projects States prioritize and help reduce trespassing deaths at rail crossings.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
FL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Roll Call Votes
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