HOUSE 341119th CongressReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.

Last Action: 4/21/2025

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2025-01-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
2025-01-13Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2025-01-13Introduced in House
2025-01-13Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-13 (00)

Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025

This bill provides states with the authority to adopt or enact any law, regulation, order, or other requirement limiting the duration that a railroad carrier may block a grade rail crossing. Specifically, this bill states that federal transportation laws do not preempt a state from adopting or enacting these limits.

As background, state and federal courts have generally found that state laws regarding obstructed crossings are preempted by one or more federal laws, thereby rendering the state laws unenforceable.

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