A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5450, proposes to adjust the General Schedule (GS) classification for certain rail safety inspection positions. Specifically, it would change the classification for one set of positions from GS-12 to GS-13 and another set from GS-13 to GS-14. These changes would be implemented by the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of Transportation within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
The bill directly affects individuals employed as railroad safety inspectors and specialists within the federal government. By reclassifying these positions to a higher GS grade, it could potentially impact their salary scales and career progression. The bill is sponsored by Senator Gary Peters and co-sponsored by Senator Justice.
Currently, S. 5450 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The next step in the legislative process would involve the committee reviewing the bill, potentially holding hearings, and then deciding whether to advance it for a vote by the full Senate.
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Timeline
22 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5450 do?
- This bill, S. 5450, proposes to adjust the General Schedule (GS) classification for certain rail safety inspection positions. Specifically, it would change the classification for one set of positions from GS-12 to GS-13 and another set from GS-13 to GS-14. These changes would be implemented by the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of Transportation within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects individuals employed as railroad safety inspectors and specialists within the federal government. By reclassifying these positions to a higher GS grade, it could potentially impact their salary scales and career progression. The bill is sponsored by Senator Gary Peters and co-sponsored by Senator Justice. Currently, S. 5450 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The next step in the legislative process would involve the committee reviewing the bill, potentially holding hearings, and then deciding whether to advance it for a vote by the full Senate.
- Has S. 5450 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5450. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5450?
- S. 5450 was sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5450?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (22 Sep 2026).
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