Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act

This bill would make it a federal crime to assault a passenger train crew member in a way that interferes with their duties, or to attempt or conspire to do so. It covers acts on intercity or commuter passenger trains, on platforms serving them, and in rail stations. Crew members include engineers, conductors, onboard staff, safety-sensitive employees, and station workers handling ticketing, check-in, baggage, or boarding. The basic penalty is a fine, up to 6 months in prison, or both, with higher maximum prison terms of 1 to 20 years for aggravated cases such as using a weapon, causing serious injury, or intending to commit murder.

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Sponsors

• Laura Gillen Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors