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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 5450
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 22, 2026
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Justice) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
A BILL
To adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes.
Rail safety inspections General Schedule classification adjustment
In general
Section 5109(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
in paragraph (1), by striking GS–12
and inserting GS–13
; and
in paragraph (2), by striking GS–13
and inserting GS–14
.
Office of Personnel Management corresponding actions
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall update the Railroad Safety Series, GS–2121, TS–37 dated November 1979, to reflect the amendments made by subsection (a).
Secretary of Transportation corresponding actions
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall update the Railroad Safety Inspector and Railroad Safety Specialist General Schedule grades to reflect the amendments made by subsection (a).