HR. 971In Committee
RAIL Act
Requires the Department of Transportation to strengthen hazardous materials rail safety rules, inspections, crew standards, tank car phaseouts, and emergency response planning
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Transportation to strengthen hazardous materials rail safety rules, inspections, crew standards, tank car phaseouts, and emergency response planning
Key points
- Establish wayside defect detector standards
- Require hazardous materials rail regulations
- Increase rail safety fines
- Expand first responder training
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-04 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedTransportation and Public Works