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HOWIE Act

3/24/2026, 5:29 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8012

The "HOWIE Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress on March 19, 2026. The bill, designated as H.R. 8012, aims to address specific issues, although detailed provisions or directives are not explicitly outlined in the provided context. For further information and the full text of the bill, the official PDF version and additional details can be accessed via the provided links.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8012

Bill HR 8012 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2026. Bill HR 8012 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2026.  Bill HR 8012's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of March 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8012

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8012

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8012

HOWIE Act
HOWIE Act
Helping Oversee and Ward off Infrastructure Emergencies Act
To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations requiring a rail carrier to report certain damage if such carrier has a reasonable suspicion that an action carried out by the carrier caused such damage.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8012

Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
New YorkRepublican

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