Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1560

Introduced
11/1/24  

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8996) to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes.

Impact

The primary impact of H.R. 8996, as facilitated by H.R. 1560, is anticipated to strengthen regulatory frameworks surrounding the transportation of hazardous materials across state lines. By establishing enhanced safety protocols, the bill aims to reduce the risks associated with potential spills and accidents. This move is seen as a necessary measure in light of growing concerns over environmental hazards and public safety related to train transport of dangerous substances.

Summary

H.R. 1560 is a legislative resolution that provides for the consideration of H.R. 8996, a bill aimed at enhancing safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials. Introduced by Representative Moulton, the resolution outlines the framework for how this bill will be debated and voted on in the House of Representatives. It specifies that all points of order against the consideration of the bill are waived, meaning there will be minimal procedural hurdles for the bill to proceed. The bill will be subject to one hour of debate along party lines and will allow one motion to recommit.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for its focus on safety, there are concerns among certain stakeholders regarding the adequacy of the proposed measures. Critics may argue that while the bill aims to enhance safety protocols, it must also ensure that enforcement is robust, and funding for implementation is adequately provided. Potential pushback may come from businesses involved in transportation, who may view additional regulations as burdensome, despite the overall safety intention.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR847

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4664) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

US HR838

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4821) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4820) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6126) making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

US HR1602

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7198) to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.

US HB8996

Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2024 Safe Freight Act of 2023

US HR741

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.

US HR458

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes.

US HR730

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5692) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

US HR869

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes.

US HR405

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2240) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2243) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2255) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.

US HR1616

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules'', and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.