H.R. 971: RAIL Act

H.R. 971 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. This bill changes how hazardous materials are transported by rail. Currently, federal guidance addresses the placement and use of wayside defect detectors, but their use is not federally required. This bill mandates that the Department of Transportation… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.