Consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements

(a) In general Section 22907(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (17) Expanding the use and effectiveness of wayside defect detectors to better prevent the derailment of trains transporting hazardous materials.. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 22907(c)(17) of title 49, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), $22,000,000.