United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2379 — To prohibit the transportation of certain volatile crude oil by rail.

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

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Summary

To prohibit the transportation of certain volatile crude oil by rail. This bill prohibits any transportation by rail of crude oil with a Reid vapor pressure level greater than 8.5 psi until the Department of Transportation (DOT) establishes an appropriate national standard for the maximum volatility of crude oil to be permitted to be shipped by rail. DOT shall establish such a national standard, after which the 8.5 psi standard required by this Act shall expire.

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Action History

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

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

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2379 do?
To prohibit the transportation of certain volatile crude oil by rail. This bill prohibits any transportation by rail of crude oil with a Reid vapor pressure level greater than 8.5 psi until the Department of Transportation (DOT) establishes an appropriate national standard for the maximum volatility of crude oil to be permitted to be shipped by rail. DOT shall establish such a national standard, after which the 8.5 psi standard required by this Act shall expire.
Who sponsors HR 2379?
HR 2379 is sponsored by Nita Lowey (D).
What is the current status of HR 2379?
This bill died with 114th 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 2379?
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