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New portal for reporting blocked railway crossings and safety program review.

This law establishes a new system allowing citizens to report blocked railway crossings. This will help authorities understand the issue better and find solutions, potentially improving safety and traffic flow. Additionally, the current railway-highway crossings program will be evaluated to assess its effectiveness and identify necessary changes.
Key points
Launch of an online portal where anyone can report a blocked railway crossing, helping identify problematic locations.
Collected data will be used to better understand the causes and impacts of blocked crossings, and to foster collaboration with local communities and emergency responders.
Evaluation of the current railway-highway crossings safety program to ensure it provides adequate support and flexibility for states to improve safety.
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Print number: 117_S_700
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to establish a portal and database to receive and maintain information regarding blocked railroad-highway grade crossings and to require the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the requirements of the railway-highway crossings program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_700.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Launch of an online portal where anyone can report a blocked railway crossing, helping identify problematic locations.
  • Collected data will be used to better understand the causes and impacts of blocked crossings, and to foster collaboration with local communities and emergency responders.
  • Evaluation of the current railway-highway crossings safety program to ensure it provides adequate support and flexibility for states to improve safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Transport Security