Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act

HR 853 creates a new federal fund to reimburse local emergency responders after train incidents involving hazardous materials. It requires the Transportation Secretary to declare a "hazardous train event" within 3 days of a derailment or crash, triggering immediate $250,000 payments to fire departments, police, and emergency agencies in the affected area. The bill also mandates railroads to provide local emergency teams with advance notice and real-time tracking of trains carrying hazardous materials. Funding comes from annual fees paid by rail carriers and shippers of hazardous materials, with fees deposited directly into the new reimbursement fund.