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H.R. 5697

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Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025
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Committee
Latest Action · December 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
October 6, 2025
Cosponsors (5)
3D 2R
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The Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025 delays when a scheduled increase to passenger rail liability caps takes effect. Currently, federal law automatically adjusts liability caps for rail companies each year based on inflation, but this bill pushes back any adjustment that would occur in 2026 by an additional 90 days after the required notice is issued. The legislation affects passenger rail operators and affects how much compensation passengers can receive in case of accidents or injuries. The bill does not specify funding amounts, as it simply adjusts timing rather than appropriating money. This delay gives rail companies and related industries more time to prepare for the new liability requirements before they become effective.

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