Senate passes REEF Act, restoring unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad workers.

The U.S. Senate has passed the REEF Act, a bill that ends cuts to railroad workers' unemployment and sickness benefits. The legislation, introduced by Senator Deb Fischer, eliminates a $50 bi-weekly tax that reduced workers' benefits by 5.7%. It has bipartisan support and is now awaiting President Biden's signature. The bill aims to protect railroad employees who are furloughed or unable to work due to medical reasons.

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