US HB5638 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)
Status: Introduced on September 18 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-09-19 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1482-1483)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 18 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-09-19 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1482-1483)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings.
Sponsors
| Rep. Thomas Petri [R-WI] | Rep. Sean Duffy [R-WI] | Rep. Reid Ribble [R-WI] | Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-19 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1482-1483) |
| 2014-09-19 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| 2014-09-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
Subjects
Labor standards
Motor vehicles
Railroads
Roads and highways
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health
Motor vehicles
Railroads
Roads and highways
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5638/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr5638/BILLS-113hr5638ih.pdf |
