Federal · 119th Congress
Railway Safety Act of 2026
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
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Cosponsors15
John GaramendiDU.S. Representative · 8th District · CA
Nick LaLotaRU.S. Representative · 1st District · NY
Michael A. RulliRU.S. Representative · 6th District · OH
Sarah ElfrethDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · MD
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Thomas R. SuozziDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NY
Mary Gay ScanlonDU.S. Representative · 5th District · PA
Derrick Van OrdenRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · WI
Maxwell FrostDU.S. Representative · 10th District · FL
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 7th District · NJ
Timothy M. KennedyDU.S. Representative · 26th District · NY12 of 15
Other titles3
To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Railway Safety Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Safe Freight Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
Legislative history4
Mar 3, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Mar 2, 2026
HouseReferred 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.
Mar 2, 2026
HouseReferred 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.
Mar 2, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House