US HB3116 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: Introduced on June 29 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 29 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now (MOTION) Act This bill allows railroad employees to remain or go on duty for a period in excess of hours-of-service limits for such employees in order to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing.
Title
Moving Obstructed Trains In-between Openings Now (MOTION) Act
Sponsors
| Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] | Rep. Rob Woodall [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-30 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| 2017-06-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 2017-06-29 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Labor standards
Motor vehicles
Railroads
Roads and highways
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health
Motor vehicles
Railroads
Roads and highways
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3116/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3116/BILLS-115hr3116ih.pdf |
