119th Congress
H.R. 341
Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Warren Davidson(R-OH)
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2025
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (0)
No cosponsors.
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. - Jan 13, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. - Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House