HR 2056 · 100th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act

Introduced 1987-04-09· Sponsored by Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.(1987-04-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations regarding emergency response procedures for rail carriers in accident or emergency situations involving the transportation and storage of hazardous materials. Prescribes the contents of such requirements. Prohibits railroad tank cars built before November 6, 1971, from being used in commercial hazardous materials transportation unless they meet all safety and design requirements imposed by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences for a study of railroad tank car design, and to report the results of such study to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]OH
Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]PA
Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9]MA
Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23]CA
Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]OH
Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]WA
Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19]NY
Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]NY
Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2]AR
Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22]NY
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1]MI
Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4]AL
Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5]MA
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29]CA
Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4]PA
Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]IL
Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27]CA