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This bill, the Don't BLock Our Communities Act or the D-BLOC Act, amends Title 49 of the United States Code to limit railroad carriers from blocking public highway-rail grade crossings for more than 10 minutes, except in certain circumstances such as emergencies or necessary compliance with federal rail safety laws. It requires the establishment of a national blocked crossing database where the public can report incidents, and railroad carriers must verify and record such incidents. The bill also requires railroad carriers to designate a point of contact for blocked crossing matters and makes the contact information publicly available. The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with investigating frequently blocked crossings and potential measures to reduce the frequency and duration of such incidents, and can issue civil penalties to railroad carriers for violations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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