Ohio Legislators Think They Can Finally Get Freight Reform Passed

Ohio Legislators Think They Can Finally Get Freight Reform Passed

“I think a lot of lessons were learned,” Sen. Jon Husted said of previous legislative efforts. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via AP ImagesThree years after a major freight rail accident in East Palestine, Ohio, Congress has not yet passed legislation to reform safety standards.But a bipartisan group of lawmakers are continuing their push — and think they could pull it off this time. The Railway Safety Act of 2026, co-sponsored by Ohio Sens. Jon Husted…