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H.R. 5553 (116th)

Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act

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Introduced

8 January 2020

Last action

9 January 2020 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

3 January 2025

Transport

Summary

Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act This bill establishes a maximum volatility standard for crude oil. Specifically, the bill prohibits the transportation by rail of crude oil with Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) of more than 9.5 pounds per square inch (the maximum volatility set by the New York Mercantile Exchange for crude oil futures contracts), and directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to finalize a rule setting a maximum volatility standard for crude oil and other hazardous materials transported by rail.

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Timeline

  1. 8 January 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 January 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 January 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 January 2020

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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