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H.R. 5638 (113th)

To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings.

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Introduced

18 September 2014

Last action

19 September 2014 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], F. SENSENBRENNER, Sean Duffy, Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

3 January 2025

Transport

Summary

Allows railroad employees to remain or go on duty for a period in excess of the limitations established under hours-of-service requirements to the extent necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing.

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Timeline

  1. 18 September 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 September 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 September 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 September 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 September 2014

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1482-1483)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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