In CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 7, 2026
Summary
The RAPID Responders Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations that make railcar safety placards able to survive temperatures above 180 °F. It applies to all placards covered by 49 CFR 172.519 and may be tightened later if the NTSB recommends a higher heat threshold. The goal is to improve safety for emergency responders who encounter rail accidents involving fire.
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