United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 4306 — Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct an evaluation of the safety, security, and environmental risks of transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. Among other things, the FRA must perform physical testing of rail tank cars, including ensuring such rail tank cars are able to withstand the effects of an accident or impact and prevent or mitigate the release of LNG; analyze multiple release scenarios, including derailments, front-end collisions, and rear-end collisions; and examine the effects of exposure to climate conditions across rail networks, including temperature, humidity, and other factors that may influence performance of the inner or outer walls of rail tank cars. The Government Accountability Office must conduct an independent evaluation to ensure all review requirements under this bill have been satisfactorily met.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4306 do?
Protecting Communities from Liquefied Natural Gas Trains Act This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct an evaluation of the safety, security, and environmental risks of transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail. Among other things, the FRA must perform physical testing of rail tank cars, including ensuring such rail tank cars are able to withstand the effects of an accident or impact and prevent or mitigate the release of LNG; analyze multiple release scenarios, including derailments, front-end collisions, and rear-end collisions; and examine the effects of exposure to climate conditions across rail networks, including temperature, humidity, and other factors that may influence performance of the inner or outer walls of rail tank cars. The Government Accountability Office must conduct an independent evaluation to ensure all review requirements under this bill have been satisfactorily met.
Who sponsors HR 4306?
HR 4306 is sponsored by DeFazio, Peter A. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4306?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4306?
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