HR 6790
D-BLOC Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:12 AM
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Bill overview
The Don’t BLock Our Communities Act (D-BLOC Act) aims to reduce delays at public highway-rail grade crossings by limiting how long trains can block roadways. Specifically, it sets a 10-minute limit on blocked crossings, except in certain emergency situations. The bill also requires railroads to track and report blocked crossing incidents, investigate frequent issues, and potentially face civil penalties for violations. It includes provisions to streamline reporting through a centralized portal and offers exemptions for ongoing grade separation projects. Finally, it mandates railroads to publicly link to the federal blocked crossing portal and establish a point of contact for addressing these issues.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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