To enhance rail safety and provide for the safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars, and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressHR-6497House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 25, 2018

Summary

Train Coverings for Community Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to prescribe regulations requiring materials transported by rail to be completely covered while in transit, including while being held, delayed, or transferred.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    House of Representatives

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

    House of Representatives

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