- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Mar 4, 2026
What it does
The Secure Tracks Act would amend federal rail safety regulations to require more frequent visual inspections of mainline tracks operating at Class 3 speeds or higher—specifically, at least twice weekly with a minimum one-day interval between inspections by a qualified inspector. It mandates immediate remediation of any identified safety defects and prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from granting waivers that reduce safety coverage if alternative methods fail to detect all unsafe conditions. The bill also establishes phased requirements for automated Track Geometry Measurement Systems (TGMS), specifying inspection frequencies based on track class and annual gross tonnage, with…
No official summary is available here. This one was written by AI from the bill’s text.
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
In the news
Reporting that may mention this subject. Possible matches are labeled.
Loading coverage…
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.