Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2018Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 6497
Train Coverings for Community Safety Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 2018)
Train Coverings for Community Safety Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to prescribe regulations requiring materials transported by rail to be completely covered while in transit, including while being held, delayed, or transferred.
What just happenedJul 25, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2018
- Jul 25, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House