Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7662
Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026
Refreshed 5 h ago
Introduced 2026-02-24Topic: transportation · public safety · environmentSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would change federal rules for trains that carry hazardous materials and for railroad safety in general. It would define "high-hazard trains," set speed limits, require large railroads to share train cargo information with emergency responders and state agencies, and require emergency response plans. It would require large freight trains to have at least a two-person crew, require large railroads to install and maintain systems that detect equipment defects, add inspection and audit requirements, and raise civil penalties for safety violations. It would also phase out older tank cars for certain flammable liquids by the end of 2027, fund research grants, and order several studies, including one on blocked rail crossings.
Sponsors
- Troy E. Nehls Republican sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. | refer |
| 2026-02-24 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-02-24 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-02-24 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-02-24 | Introduced in House | introduce |