United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 8894 — Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act

Last action — 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 each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill makes assault or intimidation of passenger train crew members a federal crime.

This legislation criminalizes the assault or intimidation of passenger train crew members, aligning it with similar protections for aircraft crew members. Offenders face fines and imprisonment, with harsher penalties for aggravated offenses.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new federal penalties for the assault or intimidation of passenger train crew members, similar to those for aircraft crew members.

  • 49 U.S.C. § 28104

    Sec. 28104. Interference with passenger train crew members (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Crew member.--The term 'crew member' means any of the following employees: (A) An engineer. (B) A conductor. (C) Onboard personnel. (D) An employee performing, or responsible for, a safety-sensitive function. (E) An employee performing a function at a rail station in service of a passenger train, including with respect to ticketing, check-in, baggage claim, or boarding. (2) Dangerous weapon.--The term 'dangerous weapon' has the meaning given such term in section 1992(d) of title 18. (3) Passenger train.--The term 'passenger train' means a passenger train in intercity rail passenger transportation (as defined in section 24102) or commuter rail passenger transportation (as defined in section 24102). (4) Serious bodily injury.--The term 'serious bodily injury' has the meaning given such term in section 1365(h) of title 18. (b) Offense.--It shall be unlawful for any person onboard a passenger train in operation, on a platform serving a passenger train in operation, or in a rail station that serves passenger trains-- (1) to assault a crew member and thereby interfere with the performance of the duties of a crew member or lessen the ability of a crew member to perform those duties; or (2) to attempt or conspire to perform an act described in paragraph (1). (c) Penalties.--(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. (2) Aggravated penalties.--If a person violates subsection (b)-- (A) by striking, beating, or wounding, the maximum term of imprisonment under paragraph (1) shall be 1 year; (B) with intent to commit any crime punishable by more than 1 year of imprisonment, except murder, the maximum term of imprisonment under paragraph (1) shall be 10 years; (C) with a dangerous weapon or with intent to cause bodily harm, the maximum term of imprisonment under paragraph (1) shall be 10 years; (D) and the violation results in serious bodily injury, the maximum term of imprisonment under paragraph (1) shall be 10 years; or (E) with intent to commit murder, the maximum term of imprisonment under paragraph (1) shall be 20 years.

    This new provision creates a federal crime for interfering with passenger train crew members and establishes penalties for such acts.

  • Sec. 28104. Interference with passenger train crew members.

    Creates a new section in the United States Code specifically addressing the interference with passenger train crew members.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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 each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. 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 each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8894?
HR 8894 is sponsored by Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Moulton, Seth (Democratic), Carson, André (Democratic), Lawler, Michael (Republican), and Gillen, Laura (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8894?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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