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Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026
3/19/2026, 3:09 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7662
H.R. 7662 of the 119th Congress, introduced on February 24, 2026, aims to improve safety standards for trains carrying hazardous materials. The bill addresses safety requirements for such transportation, with a focus on enhancing regulations to mitigate risks associated with the transportation of hazardous materials by trains.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7662
Bill HR 7662 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2026. Bill HR 7662 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2026. Bill HR 7662'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 February 24, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7662
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7662
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7662
To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.
Comments
Salem Lin
974
5 months ago
This bill is good for trains carrying dangerous stuff. It will make things safer for everyone.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7662
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