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H.R.4397: Rail Safety Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action Jan. 29, 2016
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Bill Summary
Rail Safety Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop and preposition caches of emergency response equipment, which may include firefighting equipment and fire suppression agents, to facilitate the rapid deployment of resources needed to reduce damage to life, property, and the environment in the event of an accident involving rail tank cars transporting hazardous material, crude oil, or flammable liquids....
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 29, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| Jan. 28, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Jan. 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Kind (D-Wis.) |