Railroad Safety and Accountability Act

The Railroad Safety and Accountability Act establishes a new Railroad Safety Advisory Committee within the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to advise on safety regulations. The committee, composed of representatives from rail carriers, labor groups, local governments, and other stakeholders, will develop safety recommendations through collaborative processes. The FRA Administrator must meet with the committee quarterly to discuss regulatory priorities and receive input, and the committee will submit an annual report to Congress. This bill aims to improve railroad safety rulemaking by incorporating diverse stakeholder perspectives into regulatory development.