To prohibit the use of remote control locomotives to carry hazardous materials, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2843 is a legislative proposal designed to increase safety and security in the railroad industry by restricting how remote control locomotives are used. The bill would prohibit railroad companies from using these unmanned engines to transport hazardous materials and would require strict new security protocols for remote control transmitters, including inventory tracking and secure storage. For citizens, this measure aims to reduce the risk of chemical spills or accidents in local communities by ensuring that potentially dangerous cargo is handled by on-board personnel and that locomotive technology is protected from unauthorized access.