H.R.7748

H. R. 7748

March 2, 2026

Mr. Deluzio (for himself, Mr. LaLota, Mr. Garamendi, and Mr. Rulli) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents; TITLE I—RAIL SAFETY; 101. Definitions; 102. Safety requirements for high-hazard trains; 103. Ensuring the safety of long trains; 104. Blocked highway-rail grade crossings; 105. Inspections; 106. Emergency brake signals; 107. Defect detection systems; 108. Safe Freight Act of 2026; 109. Increased penalties for violations of rail safety regulations; 110. Safer tank cars; 111. Rail safety infrastructure research and development grants; 112. Authorization of appropriations for tank car research and development; 113. Federal Railroad Administration safety culture; 114. GAO report on roadway worker protections; 115. Federal Railroad Administration safety workforce management; 116. Office of Personnel Management review of safety inspector and specialist classifications; 117. Alcohol and drug testing; TITLE II—HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS; 201. Hazardous materials registration fees; 202. Virtual training options; 203. Hazardous materials transportation emergency response and preparedness grants; 204. Emergency response assistance