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DERAIL Act

USA119th CongressHR-854| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2025
Christopher R. Deluzio

Christopher R. Deluzio

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (16)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act, or DERAIL Act, mandates that the Secretary of Transportation issue new regulations within 90 days of its enactment. These regulations will significantly modify the definition of a "high-hazard flammable train" (HHFT) in federal code. Under the revised definition, an HHFT will include any single train transporting one or more loaded tank cars of a Class 3 flammable liquid or a Class 2 flammable gas, along with other materials deemed necessary for safety by the Secretary. Furthermore, the bill establishes new reporting requirements for railroad carriers involved in derailments. If a train carrying material toxic by inhalation derails, the railroad carrier must report all such materials on the train within 24 hours . This information must be provided to the National Response Center, State officials, local officials, and Tribal governments, enhancing immediate response capabilities.
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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DERAIL Act

USA119th CongressHR-854| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2025
The Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally Act, or DERAIL Act, mandates that the Secretary of Transportation issue new regulations within 90 days of its enactment. These regulations will significantly modify the definition of a "high-hazard flammable train" (HHFT) in federal code. Under the revised definition, an HHFT will include any single train transporting one or more loaded tank cars of a Class 3 flammable liquid or a Class 2 flammable gas, along with other materials deemed necessary for safety by the Secretary. Furthermore, the bill establishes new reporting requirements for railroad carriers involved in derailments. If a train carrying material toxic by inhalation derails, the railroad carrier must report all such materials on the train within 24 hours . This information must be provided to the National Response Center, State officials, local officials, and Tribal governments, enhancing immediate response capabilities.
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 1, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Christopher R. Deluzio

Christopher R. Deluzio

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (16)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted