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H.R. 8894 · 119th Congress

Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act

IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedMay 19, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, May 19, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac… It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 8894 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (May 19, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Interference with passenger train crew members
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

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    What it does

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    What has happened

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    1. 2026-05-19Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Cosponsors

    • Don Bacon R-NE-2
    • Nikki Budzinski D-IL-13
    • André Carson D-IN-7
    • Michael Lawler R-NY-17
    • Stephen F. Lynch D-MA-8
    • Seth Moulton D-MA-6
    • Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ-2