Improve safety standards for trains that carry hazardous materials to prevent derailments and protect communities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Railway Safety Act of 2026?
The Railway Safety Act of 2026, known as H.R. 7748, has remained in House committees since March 1, 2026. Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure must act next to move the bill forward, but committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end. This bill has seen no progress for four months, which aligns with the historical trend where most bills never receive a committee vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Railway Safety Act of 2026 (H.R. 7748 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 1674 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1674 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 576 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 576 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Christopher Deluzio (D-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
