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H.R.6223: D-BLOC Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 12, 2020
Bill Summary
Don't BLock Our Communities Act or the D-BLOC Act This bill addresses concerns related to blocked crossings. (A blocked crossing is a circumstance in which a train, railroad car, or locomotive engine is stopped or is standing in a manner that obstructs public travel at a crossing). Specifically, the bill requires each railroad carrier to collect data on blocked crossings and directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to incorporate such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 13, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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March 12, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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March 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.) |