H.R. 390 — Introduced in House

I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 390 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 14, 2015 Mr. Sensenbrenner (for himself, Mr. Ribble, and Mr. Grothman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now (MOTION) Act. 2. Grade crossing exception (a) Amendment Chapter 211 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following new section: 21110. Grade crossing exception. Employees may be allowed to remain or go on duty for a period in excess of the limitations established under this chapter to the extent necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing. . (b) Table of sections The table of sections for such chapter 211 is amended by inserting at the end the following new item: 21110. Grade crossing exception. .