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Tammy Baldwin: “I was proud to vote to advance the bipartisan Railway Safety…”

Featuring: Tammy Baldwin, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Senator Tammy Baldwin's video message to the 2023 BLET Western Regional Meeting in Milwaukee, WI

Published | Video Starts at 02:43

And unfortunately, we are seeing the devastating consequences of that. As a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, I was proud to vote to advance the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023 to improve freight rail safety and prevent train derailment disasters. This legislation will be essential in addressing safety requirements for rail carriers, increasing penalties for violations of rail safety laws, and strengthening railroad emergency response plans. (02:43–02:56)

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