HR 3435 · 115th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

To prohibit the transportation of certain volatile crude oil by rail.

Introduced 2017-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.(2017-07-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill prohibits any transportation by rail of crude oil with a Reid vapor pressure level greater than 8.5 psi until the Department of Transportation (DOT) establishes an appropriate national standard for the maximum volatility of crude oil permitted to be shipped by rail. DOT shall establish such a national standard, after which the 8.5 psi standard required by this bill shall expire.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]CA