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US HB8012
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lawler
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, must issue regulations updating 49 CFR 225.9 on railroad accident reporting requirements
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Railroads would be required to report train accidents resulting in damage when they have "reasonable suspicion" their actions caused the damage, lowering the current reporting threshold
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Reporting requirements specifically include incidents that cause fires alongside railroad tracks, including brush fires
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Introduced March 19, 2026 by Rep. Lawler and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Legislative Description
HOWIE Act Helping Oversee and Ward off Infrastructure Emergencies Act
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
3/19/2026