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I 113th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5638 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2014 Mr. Petri (for himself, Mr. Sensenbrenner, and Mr. Duffy) 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.

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..