Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8996) to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.

12/16/2024, 7:22 PM
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Moulton. Petition No: 118-20. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)
Bill 118 H.Res. 1560 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 8996. The purpose of H.R. 8996 is to improve safety regulations for trains that transport hazardous materials. The bill aims to enhance safety requirements to reduce the risk of accidents and protect communities along train routes.

The specific provisions of H.R. 8996 are not detailed in this resolution, but it is clear that the focus is on increasing safety measures for trains carrying hazardous materials. This could include requirements for improved train cars, stricter regulations for handling and transporting hazardous materials, and increased oversight and enforcement mechanisms.

Overall, the goal of this legislation is to prevent accidents and protect the public from the potential dangers of transporting hazardous materials by rail. The resolution, Bill 118 H.Res. 1560, is necessary to establish the procedures for considering and potentially passing H.R. 8996 in the US Congress.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1560

Introduced on
2024-11-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/1/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Moulton. Petition No: 118-20. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)
Bill 118 H.Res. 1560 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 8996. The purpose of H.R. 8996 is to improve safety regulations for trains that transport hazardous materials. The bill aims to enhance safety requirements to reduce the risk of accidents and protect communities along train routes.

The specific provisions of H.R. 8996 are not detailed in this resolution, but it is clear that the focus is on increasing safety measures for trains carrying hazardous materials. This could include requirements for improved train cars, stricter regulations for handling and transporting hazardous materials, and increased oversight and enforcement mechanisms.

Overall, the goal of this legislation is to prevent accidents and protect the public from the potential dangers of transporting hazardous materials by rail. The resolution, Bill 118 H.Res. 1560, is necessary to establish the procedures for considering and potentially passing H.R. 8996 in the US Congress.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8996) to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Congress

Comments

APPROVED
AM
Amaia McDonald
@scone_arugula_mastic24654
I don't see why this bill is necessary. It's just more government overreach.

APPROVED
WK
Wesson Kane
@star_fruit_plum_persillade73701
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like it's gonna mess with my train routes in WY. I don't like the government telling me what to do with my hazardous materials. This is gonna be a pain in my behind. Long term, this is gonna be a heada...

APPROVED
AA
Arely Adcock
@endive_buknu_salal_berry40589
This bill is great! It will make trains safer. Long term, it will save lives.

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/20/2024
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Moulton. Petition No: 118-20. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)