H.R. 7748 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Mar 2, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionH. R. 7748
2nd SessionH. R. 7748
A BILL
Railway Safety Act of 2026
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio (D-PA-17) · Introduced Mar 2, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 3, 2026: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.”
Sections
Sections · 1
Title I — Rail Safety · 17
- Sec. 101DefinitionsNo change
- Sec. 102Safety requirements for high-hazard trainsNo change
- Sec. 103Ensuring the safety of long trainsNo change
- Sec. 104Blocked highway-rail grade crossingsNo change
- Sec. 105InspectionsNo change
- Sec. 106Emergency brake signalsNo change
- Sec. 107Defect detection systemsNo change
- Sec. 108Safe Freight Act of 2026No change
- Sec. 109Increased penalties for violations of rail safety regulationsNo change
- Sec. 110Safer tank carsNo change
- Sec. 111Rail safety infrastructure research and development grantsNo change
- Sec. 112Authorization of appropriations for tank car research and developmentNo change
- Sec. 113Federal Railroad Administration safety cultureNo change
- Sec. 114GAO report on roadway worker protectionsNo change
- Sec. 115Federal Railroad Administration safety workforce managementNo change
- Sec. 116Office of Personnel Management review of safety inspector and specialist classificationsNo change
- Sec. 117Alcohol and drug testingNo change