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HR 5638 113th Congress House

To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings.

Introduced: September 18, 2014 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Labor standardsMotor vehiclesRailroadsRoads and highways
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Sep 19, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 19, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1482-1483)
Sep 18, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 18, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 19, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Allows railroad employees to remain or go on duty for a period in excess of the limitations established under hours-of-service requirements to the extent necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5638: To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5638/
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"H.R. 5638: To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5638/.
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H.R. 5638, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5638/.
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