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Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5697| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2025
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill addresses the effective date for specific adjustments to the rail passenger liability cap. It focuses on modifications to the liability cap as outlined in section 28103(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code, which are typically based on the Consumer Price Index. For any such liability cap adjustment that is scheduled to occur during calendar year 2026 , the bill mandates a change to its implementation timeline. Instead of its original effective date, the adjustment will now take effect 90 days after the notice required under section 11415(b) of the FAST Act is issued. This provision specifically targets and delays the effective date for these particular rail passenger liability cap changes.
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Timeline
Oct 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • October 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 6, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5697| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2025
This bill addresses the effective date for specific adjustments to the rail passenger liability cap. It focuses on modifications to the liability cap as outlined in section 28103(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code, which are typically based on the Consumer Price Index. For any such liability cap adjustment that is scheduled to occur during calendar year 2026 , the bill mandates a change to its implementation timeline. Instead of its original effective date, the adjustment will now take effect 90 days after the notice required under section 11415(b) of the FAST Act is issued. This provision specifically targets and delays the effective date for these particular rail passenger liability cap changes.
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Timeline
Oct 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • October 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 6, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Troy E. Nehls

Troy E. Nehls

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)

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

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted