What does Preamble of Under Pressure Act do?

This bill requires the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration to submit a report to Congress. The report must address the rate and causes of rail tank car pressure relief device failures. The bill outlines other purposes, though these are not specified in the provided text.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Under Pressure Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Under Pressure Act.

What does REPORT ON RAIL TANK CAR PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILURES. of Under Pressure Act do?

This section requires the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration to submit a report to Congress within 18 months of the Act's enactment. The report must detail the rate and causes of rail tank car pressure relief device failures during derailment events. The report must include specific information about each derailment event, such as the number of tank cars involved, whether a fire occurred, fire temperature and duration, and the timing and circumstances of pressure relief device failures. The report must assess the compatibility of failed pressure relief devices with the commodities involved and their survivability in high heat conditions. The report must identify the orientation of each pressure relief device (above or below the vapor line, or in the liquid space). The report must include recommendations to prevent rail tank car pressure relief device failures. The report must also address the status of National Transportation Safety Board recommendations regarding rail tank cars. The Administrator is required to consult with several entities while developing the report, including the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, rail employers, rail employee organizations, and rail tank car builders, shippers, and owners.

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Under Pressure Act

Last updated: 1/12/2026 · Introduced: 1/12/2026

Author: Christopher Deluzio (D-PA)

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The Under Pressure Act mandates a report from the Federal Railroad Administration to Congress detailing the frequency and causes of rail tank car pressure relief device failures during derailments.
This report must analyze failed pressure relief devices' compatibility with transported commodities and their performance in high-heat scenarios, including device orientation.
The report will also include recommendations to prevent these failures and address existing National Transportation Safety Board recommendations concerning rail tank cars.

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