Section 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.
(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).