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2023-03-21
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1674
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 21, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. DELUZIO:H.R. 1674.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18The single subject of this legislation is:Rail[Page H1301]
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House
Standing
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Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
    - Referred to
2023-03-22T21:01:33Z
  - Referred To
2023-03-21T21:01:50Z
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
House
Standing
  - Referred To
2023-03-21T21:02:00Z

- Railway Safety Act of 2023
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2023-12-13
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
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- 2023-03-22
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Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Committee
- 2023-03-21
Referred 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.
IntroReferral
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- 2023-03-21
Referred 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.
IntroReferral
H11100
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House floor actions
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- 2023-03-21
Introduced in House
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Library of Congress
- 2023-03-21
Introduced in House
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PA
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2023-03-21
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2023-05-17
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Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
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2023-05-17
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Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
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PA
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2023-05-25
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TX
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2023-06-05
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2023-06-05
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2023-06-07
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2023-06-12
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CA
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2023-06-14
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Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
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NJ
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2023-06-30
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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2023-07-18
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R
NY
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2023-07-18
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Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
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PA
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2023-07-18
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Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
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NY
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2023-08-22
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NY
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2023-08-22
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2023-08-25
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2023-09-01
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Transportation and Public Works
- Accidents
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- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
2023-09-12T13:45:15Z
- Appropriations
2023-10-10T17:15:13Z
- Civil actions and liability
2023-10-10T17:15:13Z
- Department of Transportation
2023-09-12T13:45:15Z
- First responders and emergency personnel
2023-10-10T17:15:13Z
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
2023-09-12T13:45:15Z
- Infrastructure development
2023-10-10T17:15:13Z
- Railroads
2023-09-12T13:45:15Z
- Research and development
2023-10-10T17:15:13Z
- State and local government operations
2023-10-10T17:15:13Z
- Transportation programs funding
2023-09-12T13:45:15Z
- Transportation safety and security
2023-09-12T13:45:15Z
- User charges and fees
2023-10-10T17:15:13Z
Transportation and Public Works
2023-04-06T00:15:14Z
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2023-03-21
Introduced in House
2023-04-28T14:41:59Z
Railway Safety Act of 2023
This bill addresses safety requirements for rail carriers and trains transporting hazardous materials.
Specifically, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must issue safety regulations for trains carrying hazardous materials to require that rail carriers or shippers (1) provide state emergency response commissioners with advanced notice and information about the hazardous materials; (2) reduce blocked rail crossings; and (3) comply with certain requirements regarding train length and weight specifications, track standards, speed restrictions, and response plans.
DOT must also establish requirements for wayside defect detectors. These are used by railway systems alongside the tracks to detect defects and failures (e.g., wheel bearing failures). Current federal regulations do not require their use, but federal guidance does address their placement and use. Under the bill, DOT must issue regulations establishing requirements for the installation, repair, testing, maintenance, and operation of wayside defect detectors for each rail carrier operating a train carrying hazardous materials.
The bill also
- increases the maximum fines DOT may impose on rail carriers for violating safety regulations,
- requires DOT to update rail car inspection regulations and audit the federal inspection program,
- requires a minimum two-person crew for certain freight trains,
- phases out certain railroad tank cars by May 1, 2025 (four years sooner than required under current law),
- expands training for local first responders,
- imposes a new fee on certain rail carriers, and
- authorizes grants to improve railway safety.

Railway Safety Act of 2023
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Railway Safety Act of 2023
2024-07-24T15:23:17Z
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

Railway Safety Act of 2023
2024-05-24T13:41:36Z
Introduced in House
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- Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
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Safe Freight Act of 2023
2024-05-24T13:41:36Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Official Title as Introduced
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To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
2024-03-18T20:29:08Z
Introduced in House
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- Introduced in House
2023-03-21T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1674ih/xml/BILLS-118hr1674ih.xml
2023-03-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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