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Bill113th CongressFiled Sep 18, 2014Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 5638

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

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 18, 2014)

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.

What just happenedSep 19, 2014

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6](R-WI)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseSep 18, 2014
  1. Sep 19, 2014Committee

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

  2. Sep 19, 2014IntroReferralB00100

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

  3. Sep 18, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Sep 18, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Sep 18, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House