HR. 928In Committee
Railway Safety Act of 2025
Require the Department of Transportation to tighten railway safety rules for hazardous materials trains, including advance notifications, crossing blockages, train limits, defect detectors, inspections, crew size, tank cars, responder training, fees, and grants
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require the Department of Transportation to tighten railway safety rules for hazardous materials trains, including advance notifications, crossing blockages, train limits, defect detectors, inspections, crew size, tank cars, responder training, fees, and grants
Key points
- Establish wayside defect detector standards
- Require hazardous materials rail regulations
- Authorize railway safety grants
- Increase rail safety violation fines
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