H.R.354: To impose a civil penalty against a railroad carrier when a shift change of train employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 14, 2015
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 15, 2015

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Republicans)

Bill Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to assess a civil penalty of $10,000 against a railroad carrier for each complete hour in which a shift change of rail carrier employees causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 5 statements associated with H.R.354.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Jan. 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jan. 14, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan. 14, 2015

Introduced in the House by Sean Duffy (R-Wis.)

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