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COAT Act

Introduced: July 31, 2019 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Crude Oil Advance Tracking Act or the COAT Act

This bill addresses safety concerns regarding railroad carriers transporting Class 3 flammable liquids (e.g., crude oil) and other high hazardous liquids or gases.

Specifically, the bill

  • requires railroad carriers transporting Class 3 flammable liquids to (1) share information regarding such shipments with state emergency responders, including the number of gallons of the liquids; and (2) include in each annual report information regarding their ability to pay all costs of cleaning up a reasonable, worst-case spill;
  • provides grants for local communities to develop, improve, and implement emergency plans that address responses to high-hazard rail shipments; and
  • provides financial assistance for local projects, activities, and personnel that mitigate the impacts of, and public health or environmental risks associated with, the transport of flammable liquids or gases by rail.
What's happening now July 31, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2402: COAT Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2402/
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"S. 2402: COAT Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2402/.
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S. 2402, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2402/.
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