I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2018 Ms. Meng introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To enhance rail safety and provide for the safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Train Coverings for Community Safety Act . 2. Rulemaking required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe regulations requiring materials transported by rail to be completely covered while in transit, including while being held, delayed, or transferred.