H.R.4306: Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced Sept. 12, 2019
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2019

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

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Bill Summary

Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct an evaluation of the safety, security, and environmental risks of transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. Among other things, the FRA must perform physical testing of rail tank cars, including ensuring such rail tank cars are able to withstand the effects of an accident or impact and prevent or...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.R.4306.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sept. 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sept. 12, 2019

Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

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