This bill creates a formal Railroad Safety Advisory Committee within the Federal Railroad Administration to provide expert advice on developing and revising railroad safety regulations. The committee must include representatives from all major stakeholder groups, including freight and passenger railroads, Amtrak, labor organizations, safety advocates, local governments, and equipment manufacturers. The Federal Railroad Administration Administrator is required to meet with the committee quarterly to discuss safety priorities and regulatory developments, and the committee can establish specialized working groups to address specific safety issues. The bill also requires the committee to submit an annual report to Congress detailing its activities. Funding for the committee's operations will come from the Highway Trust Fund, though no specific amount is designated in the legislation.
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