To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit railroad carriers from blocking railway-highway crossings, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes 10-minute time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossings Subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this division, is further amended by adding at the end, requires time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossing A railroad carrier may not cause a blocked crossing incident that is longer than 10 minutes in duration, unless the blocked crossing incident is caused, and requires blocked crossing portal Section 22404 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (49 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Transportation, Environment, and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Establishes 10-minute time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossings Subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this division, is further amended by adding at the end...
- Requires time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossing A railroad carrier may not cause a blocked crossing incident that is longer than 10 minutes in duration, unless the blocked crossing incident is caused...
- Requires blocked crossing portal Section 22404 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (49 U.S.C.
- Requires railroad point of contact for blocked crossing matters Section 20152 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (1)— in subparagraph (C) by striking or at the end.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes 10-minute time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossings Subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this division, is further amended by adding at the end, requires time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossing A railroad carrier may not cause a blocked crossing incident that is longer than 10 minutes in duration, unless the blocked crossing incident is caused, and requires blocked crossing portal Section 22404 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (49 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Transportation, Environment, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill establishes 10-minute time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossings Subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this division, is further amended by adding at the end, requires time limit for blocking public highway-rail grade crossing A railroad carrier may not cause a blocked crossing incident that is longer than 10 minutes in duration, unless the blocked crossing incident is caused, and requires blocked crossing portal Section 22404 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (49 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Mr. Payne, Mrs. Napolitano, …
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