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To provide for a grant program for adoption of certain telematics systems onboard freight railcars, and for other purposes.
4/1/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2515
Bill 119 HR 2515, also known as the Telematics Systems Grant Program Act, aims to establish a grant program to assist in the adoption of telematics systems on freight railcars. Telematics systems are advanced technologies that allow for the monitoring and tracking of various aspects of railcar operations, such as location, speed, and maintenance needs.
The bill seeks to improve the efficiency and safety of freight rail transportation by encouraging the use of these systems. By providing grants to rail companies for the installation and implementation of telematics systems, the legislation aims to enhance the overall performance and reliability of the freight rail industry.
In addition to the grant program, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of guidelines and requirements for the use of telematics systems, as well as reporting and evaluation measures to ensure the effectiveness of the program. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2515 is designed to promote the adoption of telematics systems in the freight rail industry, with the goal of improving safety, efficiency, and overall performance.
The bill seeks to improve the efficiency and safety of freight rail transportation by encouraging the use of these systems. By providing grants to rail companies for the installation and implementation of telematics systems, the legislation aims to enhance the overall performance and reliability of the freight rail industry.
In addition to the grant program, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of guidelines and requirements for the use of telematics systems, as well as reporting and evaluation measures to ensure the effectiveness of the program. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2515 is designed to promote the adoption of telematics systems in the freight rail industry, with the goal of improving safety, efficiency, and overall performance.
Congressional Summary of HR 2515
American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025
This bill establishes new Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) pilot and grant programs to outfit tank railcars with onboard sensors capable of delivering real-time safety-related condition data while a train is in motion.
Specifically, the FRA must establish a grant program for freight railcar owners or operators to purchase and install (1) onboard freight railcar telematics systems (for wirelessly communicating a railcar's location and health), or (2) onboard freight railcar gateway devices (for collecting and exchanging data between railcar devices, including monitoring and telematics systems).
In selecting grant recipients, the FRA must prioritize installation of these systems or devices in newly built tank railcars and by the type of load carried, starting with tank cars in TIH/PIH (toxic or poison inhalation hazard) service.
In addition, the FRA must establish a pilot program to
- assist freight railcar owners and manufacturers in the development of onboard sensor technologies in order to add visibility to the safety of freight railcars, and
- encourage development of freight railcar onboard sensors that communicate to the freight railcar onboard gateway devices to offer future capabilities of real-time visibility (e.g., wheel and wheel bearing temperature).
Current Status of Bill HR 2515
Bill HR 2515 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2515 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2515's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2515
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2515
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2515
To provide for a grant program for adoption of certain telematics systems onboard freight railcars, and for other purposes.
To provide for a grant program for adoption of certain telematics systems onboard freight railcars, and for other purposes.
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