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To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.

3/13/2026, 8:05 AM

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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7662

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate 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

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Salem Lin

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20 days ago

This bill is good for trains carrying dangerous stuff. It will make things safer for everyone.

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