Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 25, 2022Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 6499
Train Coverings for Community Safety Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 25, 2022)
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 happenedJan 26, 2022
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 HouseJan 25, 2022
- Jan 26, 2022Committee
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
- Jan 25, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House