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To direct the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration to conduct a study to identify potential benefits and challenges of implementing and using sensors enabled with artificial intelligence as a safety measure at rail crossings, and for other purposes.
Summary
The SAFE CROSS Act directs the Federal Railroad Administration to study whether artificial intelligence-enabled sensors could improve safety at rail crossings by reducing pedestrian and vehicle accidents. The study would examine existing pilot programs and sensor deployments, compare the costs and benefits of AI sensors to other safety measures such as grade separations, and identify best practices for implementation. The Administrator must complete the study within one year and publish the findings and recommendations on a publicly accessible website within 30 days thereafter. Government agencies and rail operators would use these findings to inform decisions about implementing such technology.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA)
1 cosponsor
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Kevin Mullin’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $27,140
- ARTICHOKE JOES $16,500
- GILEAD SCIENCES $9,500
- PETER J MANDELL MD PC $6,600
- SKYKNIGHT CAPITAL $6,600
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Actions (3)
- May 30, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. · house
- May 29, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- May 29, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 29, 2025
Mr. Mullin introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration to conduct a study to identify potential benefits and challenges of implementing and using sensors enabled with artificial intelligence as a safety measure at rail crossings, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Study on AI For Enhanced Crossing Safety Act” or the “SAFE CROSS Act”.
SEC. 2. STUDY ON AI-ENABLED SENSORS AT RAIL CROSSINGS.
(a) Study.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, acting through the Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, shall conduct a study to identify any potential benefits and challenges of implementing and using sensors enabled with artificial intelligence at rail crossings as a safety measure to reduce pedestrian and traffic accidents.
(b) Elements.—The study in subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) A review by the Administrator of—
(A) any existing pilot program regarding the implementation of sensors enabled with artificial intelligence at rail crossings; and
(B) any deployment of such sensors at rail crossings.
(2) A cost-benefit analysis comparing sensors enabled with artificial intelligence and other safety enhancement measures that may be used at rail crossings, such as grade separations.
(3) Identification by the Administrator of best practices with respect to implementing and using sensors enabled with artificial intelligence at rail crossings.
(c) Publication.—Not later than 30 days after the date on which the study under subsection (a) is complete, the Administrator shall publish to a publicly accessible website of the Office of Railroad Safety of the Federal Railroad Administration—
(1) the results of the study; and
(2) best practices and recommendations of the Administrator with respect to implementing and using sensors enabled with artificial intelligence at rail crossings for use by—
(A) Federal, State, Tribal, and local governmental entities that regulate rail crossing safety; and
(B) any private entity that is legally required to maintain safety technology at rail crossings. <all>
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