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Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act

USA118th CongressHR-2999| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2023
Christopher R. Deluzio

Christopher R. Deluzio

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act This bill establishes a Hazardous Train Event Emergency Reimbursement Fund for state and local emergency response groups. Specifically, upon a declaration by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) that a hazardous train event has occurred, the FRA must immediately award at least $250,000 from the emergency fund to one or more eligible groups (e.g., law enforcement agencies and fire departments). Additional amounts may be awarded, but may not exceed $3 million per hazardous train event. The FRA may declare a hazardous train event has occurred following a derailment or crash involving a train carrying hazardous materials, hazardous waste, or other materials that pose a threat to public health, safety, and the environment. Costs associated with a response to a hazardous train event that are eligible for reimbursement include (1) replacing damaged or contaminated equipment; (2) overtime pay for firefighters, law enforcement officers, or other emergency responders; and (3) retroactively covering these types of incurred costs after the event date. The FRA must also (1) establish annual fees for shippers and carriers of hazardous materials by rail that have total annual collections of at least $10 million, and (2) deposit the fees into the reimbursement fund. Further, the Department of Transportation must issue regulations requiring railroads that transport hazardous materials by train to provide county and local emergency response groups with (1) advanced warning of the train's load and timing, and (2) real-time location information on the train when it enters and exits the community's service area.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-844
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • March 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-844
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-844: Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act

Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act

USA118th CongressHR-2999| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2023
Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act This bill establishes a Hazardous Train Event Emergency Reimbursement Fund for state and local emergency response groups. Specifically, upon a declaration by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) that a hazardous train event has occurred, the FRA must immediately award at least $250,000 from the emergency fund to one or more eligible groups (e.g., law enforcement agencies and fire departments). Additional amounts may be awarded, but may not exceed $3 million per hazardous train event. The FRA may declare a hazardous train event has occurred following a derailment or crash involving a train carrying hazardous materials, hazardous waste, or other materials that pose a threat to public health, safety, and the environment. Costs associated with a response to a hazardous train event that are eligible for reimbursement include (1) replacing damaged or contaminated equipment; (2) overtime pay for firefighters, law enforcement officers, or other emergency responders; and (3) retroactively covering these types of incurred costs after the event date. The FRA must also (1) establish annual fees for shippers and carriers of hazardous materials by rail that have total annual collections of at least $10 million, and (2) deposit the fees into the reimbursement fund. Further, the Department of Transportation must issue regulations requiring railroads that transport hazardous materials by train to provide county and local emergency response groups with (1) advanced warning of the train's load and timing, and (2) real-time location information on the train when it enters and exits the community's service area.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-844
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • March 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-844
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Christopher R. Deluzio

Christopher R. Deluzio

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

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

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 118-844: Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted