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US S700
US S700A bill to establish a portal and database to receive and maintain information regarding blocked railroad-highway grade crossings and to require the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the requirements of the railway-highway crossings program.
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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a portal and database to receive and maintain information regarding blocked railroad-highway grade crossings and to require the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the requirements of the railway-highway crossings program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a portal and database to receive and maintain information from the public regarding blocked railroad-highway grade crossings. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will manage this 3-year pilot program, using the collected data to identify locations and impacts of frequent and long-duration blocked crossings. The FRA will share non-sensitive information publicly and collaborate with communities, emergency responders, and railroads to prevent incidents. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the railway-highway crossings program to determine if it provides sufficient flexibility, incentives, and resources for states and local agencies to effectively address grade crossing safety issues.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/11/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/700/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s700/BILLS-117s700is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s700/BILLS-117s700is.pdf.pdf |
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