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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-07 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. | House committee actions |
| 2021-06-07 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. | House committee actions |
| 2021-06-04 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2021-06-04 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |