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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113th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5638

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 18, 2014

Mr. Petri (for himself, Mr. Sensenbrenner, and Mr. Duffy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

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

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Grade crossing exception

(a)

Amendment

Chapter 211 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new section:

21110.

Grade crossing exception.

Employees may be allowed to remain or go on duty for a period in excess of the limitations established under this chapter to the extent necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing.

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(b)

Table of sections

The table of sections for such chapter 211 is amended by inserting at the end the following new item:

21110. Grade crossing exception.

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