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DemocratBill · H.R. 854· House(119-HR-854)

DERAIL Act

Rep. Deluzio
Age: 42 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
1/31/2025
Last activity
2/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsored by
Christopher Deluzio
Cosponsors
Democrat - 16Republican - 0
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the DERAIL Act'', directs the Secretary of Transportation to update regulations regarding high-hazard flammable trains. It requires the Secretary to modify the definition of a high-hazard flammable train'' within the Code of Federal Regulations. The new definition would include a single train carrying one or more loaded tank cars of a Class 3 flammable liquid or a Class 2 flammable gas. Additionally, the bill mandates specific reporting requirements following train derailments. If a train carrying material toxic by inhalation derails, the railroad carrier must provide information on all such materials. This report must be sent to the National Response Center, State officials, local officials, and Tribal governments within 24 hours.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    The bill improves environmental safety by mandating rapid reporting of toxic inhalation materials during train derailments.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    The bill increases transparency by requiring railroad carriers to report toxic materials to state, local, and tribal officials within 24 hours.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3

    The bill specifically mandates that Tribal governments receive rapid notification of toxic material leaks during derailments.

The opposite

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