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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8417· House(119-HR-8417)

Keeping China Off the Rails Act

Rep. Moolenaar
Age: 65 years
Michigan
Introduced
4/21/2026
Last activity
4/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsored by
John Moolenaar
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 1
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Keeping China Off the Rails Act," seeks to amend title 49 of the United States Code. It aims to change the requirements for railroad freight cars operating on the United States general railroad system of transportation. Specifically, the act introduces new manufacturing and content requirements for these cars. The bill establishes a schedule that changes how railroad freight cars are described over a multi-year period following its enactment. These amendments affect how freight cars are categorized for regulatory purposes.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2

    Railroad and logistics business owners may face increased costs to comply with the new manufacturing and content standards.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2

    The new manufacturing and content requirements for railroad freight cars may increase operational costs for businesses involved in rail transport.

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?-2

    By imposing new manufacturing and content requirements for freight cars, the bill may create new barriers in international trade and supply chains.