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H.R. 2056 (100th)

Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act

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Introduced

9 April 1987

Last action

9 April 1987 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

28 August 2025

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Summary

Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations regarding emergency response procedures for rail carriers in accident or emergency situations involving the transportation and storage of hazardous materials. Prescribes the contents of such requirements. Prohibits railroad tank cars built before November 6, 1971, from being used in commercial hazardous materials transportation unless they meet all safety and design requirements imposed by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences for a study of railroad tank car design, and to report the results of such study to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 9 April 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  2. 9 April 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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