H.R. 8468: Protecting American Railroad Workers' Jobs Act of 2026

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: April 23, 2026

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (April 23, 2026)

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Protecting American Railroad Workers' Jobs Act of 2026

This bill requires railroad carriers that operate across the southern U.S. border to ensure the train operators are U.S. Nationals or aliens authorized to work in the U.S.

Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX-5) (April 23, 2026)

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