Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer released the following statement after Senators Jon Husted (R-OH), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), John Fetterman (D-PA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Railway Safety Act:

“The chemical distribution industry relies on an efficient and safe rail system to deliver the products essential to everyday life. For far too long, our members have faced deteriorating service and a reduced rail workforce that have led to operational challenges for shippers large and small.

“ACD applauds Sens. Husted, Cantwell, Baldwin, Fetterman, Klobuchar, Marshall, Moreno, and Schmitt for introducing the Railway Safety Act, recognizing that further improvements need to be made in the industry, particularly at a time when two of the largest Class I railroad companies are proposing a massive merger. The freight rail industry must be held accountable for its failures, and reforms are long overdue.”

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The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) partners with our more than 400 chemical distribution industry members to provide the education, connection, standards, and advocacy they need to responsibly move the essential products our world depends on. As leaders in the $27B+ chemical distribution industry, ACD member companies commit to the highest standards in quality, safety, sustainability, and performance through ACD Responsible Distribution™. For more information, visit www.acd-chem.com.