SAFE CROSS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 May 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
What this bill does
**What the bill would do:** H.R. 3647, the SAFE CROSS Act, would direct the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct a study examining the potential benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence-enabled sensors at rail crossings to help reduce pedestrian and vehicle accidents. The study, to be completed within one year of enactment, must review existing pilot programs and deployments of such sensors, perform a cost-benefit comparison against other safety measures like grade separations, and identify best practices for implementation. Within 30 days of the study's completion, the FRA would be required to publish the results, along with recommended best practices, on a public website maintained by its Office of Railroad Safety.
**Who it affects:** The bill primarily directs action by the FRA and its Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety. The published findings would be intended for use by federal, state, tribal, and local government entities that regulate rail crossing safety, as well as private entities legally required to maintain safety technology at crossings. The bill does not mandate installation of AI sensors, only research and public reporting on the topic.
**Status and next steps:** The bill was introduced on May 29, 2025, by Rep. Kevin Mullin and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet been voted on. For it to become law, it would need to be approved by the committee, pass the House and Senate, and be signed by the President.
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Timeline
30 May 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3647 do?
- **What the bill would do:** H.R. 3647, the SAFE CROSS Act, would direct the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct a study examining the potential benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence-enabled sensors at rail crossings to help reduce pedestrian and vehicle accidents. The study, to be completed within one year of enactment, must review existing pilot programs and deployments of such sensors, perform a cost-benefit comparison against other safety measures like grade separations, and identify best practices for implementation. Within 30 days of the study's completion, the FRA would be required to publish the results, along with recommended best practices, on a public website maintained by its Office of Railroad Safety. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily directs action by the FRA and its Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety. The published findings would be intended for use by federal, state, tribal, and local government entities that regulate rail crossing safety, as well as private entities legally required to maintain safety technology at crossings. The bill does not mandate installation of AI sensors, only research and public reporting on the topic. **Status and next steps:** The bill was introduced on May 29, 2025, by Rep. Kevin Mullin and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet been voted on. For it to become law, it would need to be approved by the committee, pass the House and Senate, and be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 3647 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3647. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3647?
- H.R. 3647 was sponsored by Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3647?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (30 May 2025).
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