To require the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration to submit to Congress a report on the rate and causes of rail tank car pressure relief device failures, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 7011 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to investigate and report to Congress on how often pressure relief devices on rail tank cars fail and why those failures occur. Pressure relief devices are safety equipment that prevent tank cars from over-pressurizing during transport. The bill aims to get better data on these failures so Congress can understand the scope and causes of the problem. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects the railroad and hazardous materials transportation industries, as well as public safety.

Tank cars transport chemicals, gases, and other potentially hazardous materials across the country, so failures in their safety equipment could impact communities near rail lines and workers in the transportation sector. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Christopher Deluzio (D-PA).