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H.R.5553: Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 8, 2020
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 8, 2020
Bill Summary
Crude by Rail Volatility Standard Act This bill establishes a maximum volatility standard for crude oil. Specifically, the bill prohibits the transportation by rail of crude oil with Reid vapor pressure (a measure of gasoline's volatility) of more than 9.5 pounds per square inch (the maximum volatility set by the New York Mercantile Exchange for crude oil futures contracts), and directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 9, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Jan. 8, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jan. 8, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by John Garamendi (D-Calif.) |