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Introduced
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
In Committee
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Railway Safety Act of 2023, aims to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials. Key provisions include: requiring the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations on safety requirements for high-hazard trains, such as speed limits and inspection requirements; mandating the reporting of information on hazardous materials transported by trains; establishing a program for the research and development of defect detection systems; increasing penalties for violations of rail safety regulations; and phasing out the use of older tank cars for transporting certain hazardous materials. The bill also includes provisions related to hazardous materials emergency response and preparedness, such as establishing grant programs and a new emergency response assistance program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Sherrod Brown (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Mike Braun (R),
Bob Casey (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Josh Hawley (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Roger Marshall (R),
Mitt Romney (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Tina Smith (D),
J.D. Vance (R),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284. (on 12/13/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/576/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s576/BILLS-118s576rs.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s576/BILLS-118s576is.pdf |
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