H.R. 8713 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8713 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2026Mrs. Sykes (for herself and Mr. Rulli) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to require certain specifications for safety placards, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Railcar Accident Placard Integrity and Durability for Responders Act of 2026 or the RAPID Responders Act of 2026. 2. Specifications for safety placards (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations to require that placards covered under section 172.519 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, be able to withstand heat in excess of 180 degrees. (b) Updates based on recommendations The Secretary may, upon recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board, issue such regulations as are necessary to increase the heat threshold described in subsection (a).