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Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act

USA116th CongressHR-4306| House 
| Updated: 9/13/2019
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct an evaluation of the safety, security, and environmental risks of transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. Among other things, the FRA must perform physical testing of rail tank cars, including ensuring such rail tank cars are able to withstand the effects of an accident or impact and prevent or mitigate the release of LNG; analyze multiple release scenarios, including derailments, front-end collisions, and rear-end collisions; and examine the effects of exposure to climate conditions across rail networks, including temperature, humidity, and other factors that may influence performance of the inner or outer walls of rail tank cars. The Government Accountability Office must conduct an independent evaluation to ensure all review requirements under this bill have been satisfactorily met.
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Timeline
Sep 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • September 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 13, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

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  • HR 116-7095: INVEST in America Act
AccidentsCongressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesOil and gasPerformance measurementPollution liabilityRailroadsRural conditions and developmentTransportation safety and securityUrban and suburban affairs and development

Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act

USA116th CongressHR-4306| House 
| Updated: 9/13/2019
Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct an evaluation of the safety, security, and environmental risks of transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. Among other things, the FRA must perform physical testing of rail tank cars, including ensuring such rail tank cars are able to withstand the effects of an accident or impact and prevent or mitigate the release of LNG; analyze multiple release scenarios, including derailments, front-end collisions, and rear-end collisions; and examine the effects of exposure to climate conditions across rail networks, including temperature, humidity, and other factors that may influence performance of the inner or outer walls of rail tank cars. The Government Accountability Office must conduct an independent evaluation to ensure all review requirements under this bill have been satisfactorily met.
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Timeline
Sep 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • September 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • September 13, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)

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

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • HR 116-7095: INVEST in America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsCongressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesOil and gasPerformance measurementPollution liabilityRailroadsRural conditions and developmentTransportation safety and securityUrban and suburban affairs and development