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

USA115th CongressHR-6497| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2018
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jul 24, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 25, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • July 24, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • July 24, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • July 25, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationRailroadsTransportation safety and security

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

USA115th CongressHR-6497| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2018
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
Jul 24, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 25, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • July 24, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • July 24, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • July 25, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationRailroadsTransportation safety and security