H.R. 7662 Introduced Transportation and Public Works

Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026

To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] Introduced February 24, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (2 D) Latest action February 25, 2026

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  1. Feb 25, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  2. Feb 24, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  3. Feb 24, 2026 Introduced in House

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