What does Preamble of American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025 do?

This bill introduces a grant program for telematics systems on freight railcars The bill was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure The bill was also referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025

What does GRANT PROGRAMS FOR ADOPTION OF CERTAIN TELEMATICS SYSTEMS. of American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a grant program administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to provide funds to freight railcar owners or operators for the purchase and installation of onboard freight railcar telematics systems or gateway devices. Eligible entities for funding are freight railcar owners. Funds can be used to obtain and enhance data collected from these systems and devices, aiming to improve railcar location visibility, safety, and efficiency. The grant program prioritizes the installation of telematics systems on newly built railcars, railcars entering certification or maintenance events, and specific types of tank cars carrying hazardous materials. The Secretary of Transportation must submit a report within three years of enactment detailing the program's implementation and effects, including the number of railcars equipped, costs, safety incidents, and legislative recommendations. The program requires compliance with section 20171 of title 49, United States Code, for eligible railcars and related technology. The Act authorizes $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to carry out this section, with funds remaining available until expended.

What does ENHANCING FREIGHT RAILCAR ONBOARD TELEMATICS AND SENSOR of American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a pilot program within the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to encourage the development of freight railcar onboard sensor technologies. The pilot program aims to improve visibility into the safety of freight railcars and the commodities they carry. Eligible entities for funding under the program are freight railcar owners. The program focuses on sensors that monitor wheel and wheel bearing temperature, hand brake status, hatch position, and internal railcar temperature. Freight railcars used in the program must comply with section 20171 of title 49, United States Code. The FRA Administrator must submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment detailing the program's activities and the effectiveness of the developed sensors. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to carry out the pilot program, with funds available until expended.

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American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/31/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Troy Nehls (R-TX)

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The bill establishes a grant program to fund the purchase and installation of telematics systems on freight railcars, prioritizing newly built railcars and those carrying hazardous materials.
The program authorizes $100,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to improve railcar location visibility, safety, and efficiency.
A pilot program is also established to develop and test freight railcar onboard sensor technologies, such as wheel temperature and hand brake status monitors, with $10,000,000 authorized annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029.

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