D-BLOC Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 4, 2021)
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 establish a national database for the public to report such incidents.
What just happenedJun 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 4, 2021
- Jun 7, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Jun 7, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee - Jun 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 4, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House