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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Feb 25, 2026
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H.R. 7662In CommitteeTransportation and Public Works

Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 24, 2026
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Introduced
Feb 24
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House committee
Feb 25
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House floor
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (2)

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All Democratic.

Activity timeline

Feb 25
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 24
Referred 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.
Feb 24
Referred 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.
Feb 24
Introduced in House
Feb 24
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Feb 25
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 24
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.
Feb 24
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.
Feb 24
Introduced in House
Feb 24
Introduced in House

All 2 cosponsors

2 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (2)

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