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- H.R.3698
H.R.3698: D-BLOC Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Don't BLock Our Communities Act or the D-BLOC Act This bill prohibits railroad carriers from obstructing travel at public highway-rail crossings for more than 10 minutes, except under limited circumstances (e.g., safety issues). The Department of Transportation (DOT) must investigate and send notices to carriers of repeated incidents; carriers are subject to civil penalties for violations that occur after having received notice. DOT must also...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 7, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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| June 7, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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| June 4, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| June 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) |