Protecting American Railroad Workers’ Jobs Act of 2026

TL;DR (AI)

• The bill mandates that freight trains crossing the U.S.-Mexico border stop for crew changes and safety testing.
• It requires that only U.S. nationals or lawfully authorized aliens with a primary reporting point in the U.S. operate trains after crossing the border.
• This legislation amends federal law to establish these requirements for railroad carriers operating across the southern border.