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H.R. 6497 (115th)

Train Coverings for Community Safety Act

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Introduced

24 July 2018

Last action

25 July 2018 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

11 August 2025

Transport

Summary

Train Coverings for Community Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to prescribe regulations requiring materials transported by rail to be completely covered while in transit, including while being held, delayed, or transferred.

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Timeline

  1. 24 July 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 July 2018

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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