# 119-hr-10108: Hazardous Materials Transparency Act

119-hr-10108, Hazardous Materials Transparency Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10108
- Congress: 119
- Title: Hazardous Materials Transparency Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-26

## Summary

**This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to establish guidance within one year after enactment to improve _community engagement and emergency preparedness_ at defense industrial facilities that handle hazardous or energetic materials.** The guidance would set rules for public notifications, a community liaison, coordination with first responders, and alignment with major environmental laws. - Nearby residents would get easily accessible public information on emergency notification procedures and protective actions and a way to submit questions or concerns. - Local emergency management agencies, fire departments, and law enforcement would be required to maintain regular coordination and receive periodic outreach or informational briefings from covered facilities. - Prime contractors and subcontractors operating defined "covered facilities" would need designated community liaisons, incident notification procedures, and compliance with the Clean Air Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Toxic Substances Control Act. The Secretary would report to congressional defense committees within 18 months and then annually for five years on implementation and significant incidents.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New safety rules for Defense sites: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance within one year. The guidance would cover industrial facilities under Defense contracts that handle hazardous materials. It would require regular coordination with local emergency responders and a named community liaison.…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-10108 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10108)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10108 (as of 2026-08-26).