H.R. 971 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Feb 4, 2025
119th Congress
1st SessionH. R. 971
1st SessionH. R. 971
A BILL
RAIL Act
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH-13) · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 4, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.”
Sections
Sections · 9
- Sec. 1Short title; table of contentsNo change
- Sec. 2Defined termNo change
- Sec. 3Recommendations for safetyNo change
- Sec. 4InspectionsNo change
- Sec. 5Defect detectorsNo change
- Sec. 6Increasing maximum civil penalties for violations of rail safety regulationsNo change
- Sec. 7Safer tank carsNo change
- Sec. 8Hazardous materials training for first respondersNo change
- Sec. 9Freight train crew size safety standardsNo change