Improve safety standards and oversight for freight and passenger train operations.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026?
The Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026, known as H.R. 7662, has been in the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials since February 24, 2026. The House committee must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on it. No progress has occurred on this proposal since February 24, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026 (H.R. 7662 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8996 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8996 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Troy Nehls (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
