HR1238-118

Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to define high-hazard flammable train, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 28, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires reporting of material toxic by inhalation Chapter 209 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 20904.Reporting of accidents involving material toxic by inhalationNot later and requires reporting of accidents involving material toxic by inhalation. It relies on reporting requirements and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Transportation, and Civil Rights.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Transportation operators and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires reporting of material toxic by inhalation Chapter 209 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 20904.Reporting of accidents involving material toxic by inhalationNot later...
  • Requires reporting of accidents involving material toxic by inhalation.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires reporting of material toxic by inhalation Chapter 209 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 20904.Reporting of accidents involving material toxic by inhalationNot later and requires reporting of accidents involving material toxic by inhalation.

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Transportation, Civil Rights

Primary Purpose

The bill requires reporting of material toxic by inhalation Chapter 209 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 20904.Reporting of accidents involving material toxic by inhalationNot later and requires reporting of accidents involving material toxic by inhalation.

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Transportation Civil Rights

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: ,
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
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Tribal governments and members affected by the bill: ,
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 28, 2023

Mr. Deluzio (for himself, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Moskowitz, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Native American Tribes Transportation Civil Rights

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