FRA must study why rail tank car safety valves fail in derailments
In committeeH.R. 7011Latest action
Sponsor: Christopher R. Deluzio · Representative · PA
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Official title: Under Pressure Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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The "Under Pressure Act" requires FRA to report to Congress within 18 months on why tank car pressure relief devices fail during derailments.
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What does this do?
HR 7011, the "Under Pressure Act," directs the FRA to study why pressure relief devices on rail tank cars fail during derailments and report findings to Congress within 18 months. The report must detail failure frequency, causes, incident specifics (number of tank cars, fire presence, heat and duration, device positioning), prevention recommendations, and railroad responses to prior NTSB safety recommendations.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects railroad companies, tank car manufacturers, rail worker unions, and communities near rail lines carrying hazardous materials. The FRA must consult the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, railroads, unions, and tank car companies.
Why does it matter?
The bill creates no new regulations or safety requirements itself; it only gathers data that could inform future safety rules, following incidents like the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio derailment.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 12, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jan 13, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.