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HR 2056 100th Congress House

Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act

Official title: A bill requiring the development of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, prohibiting the transportation of hazardous materials in certain obsolet… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill requiring the development of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, prohibiting the transportation of hazardous materials in certain obsolete railroad tank cars, and requiring a study of railroad tank car design procedures.

Introduced: June 25, 1987 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Emergency ManagementEnvironmental ProtectionPublic safetyRailroad rolling stock
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Railroad safetyRailroadsStandardsTransportation and TravelTransportation of hazardous substances
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 9, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 9, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 9, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 25, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2056: Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2056/
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"H.R. 2056: Hazardous Materials Rail Safety Act." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2056/.
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H.R. 2056, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-2056/.
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