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S 5294·Federal·senate

Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026

In CommitteeFiled Aug 6, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Aug 6, 2026

Summary

The bill would amend Title 49 of the United States Code to set manufacturing and content requirements for freight cars that operate on the nation’s general railroad system. It would apply to every freight car operator and manufacturer across the country, aiming to improve safety or performance of the rail freight network. The measure has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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