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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.
Introduced March 31, 2025 by Troy E. Nehls · Last progress March 31, 2025
Creates two Federal Railroad Administration programs to modernize freight railcars with onboard telematics and safety sensors. One program offers grants to help pay for installing telematics systems and gateway devices on freight cars. The other is a pilot to develop and test sensors that monitor car condition and safety.
Funding is authorized at $100 million per year for the grants and $10 million per year for the pilot from fiscal years 2026–2029. The pilot targets sensors that detect wheel and wheel‑bearing temperature, hand brake status, hatch open/closed, and internal car temperature. The Department of Transportation must set installation priorities, ensure equipment meets existing safety requirements, and report program results to Congress.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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.
Introduced in House