H. R. 6499

To enhance rail safety and provide for the safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars, and for other purposes.

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117 HR 6499 IH: Train Coverings for Community Safety Act

U.S. House of Representatives

2022-01-25

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117th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6499

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 25, 2022

Ms. Meng

(for herself and

Mr. Suozzi

) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To enhance rail safety and provide for the safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the

Train Coverings for Community Safety Act

.

2.

Rulemaking required

Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations requiring materials transported by rail to be completely covered while in transit, including while being held, delayed, or transferred.