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Congress Approves Two-Crew Railway Safety Bill, Trump Backs

5/22/2026

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved Railway Safety amendment in a 54-11 vote, requiring two crew members per train, ending inspection limits, and tightening hazardous-material shipment rules.
President Donald Trump used Truth Social to urge Republicans to back it, which unions and Vice President JD Vance supported.
Industry groups Association of American Railroads opposed amendment, with chair Sam Graves voting against and saying it would not have impacted East Palestine derailment.

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Story summary

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved Railway Safety amendment in a 54-11 vote, requiring two crew members per train, ending inspection limits, and tightening hazardous-material shipment rules.
President Donald Trump used Truth Social to urge Republicans to back it, which unions and Vice President JD Vance supported.
Industry groups Association of American Railroads opposed amendment, with chair Sam Graves voting against and saying it would not have impacted East Palestine derailment.