House Bill 3698
117th Congress(2021-2022)
D-BLOC Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3698
Congress
117
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 4, 2021
06/07/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
06/07/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
06/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM