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House bill · H.R. 6790 (119th Congress)

D-BLOC Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 2, 2026

Sponsor: Sylvia R. Garcia (U.S. Representative, TX-29, Democratic)

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Summary

Would bar railroad carriers from blocking a public highway-rail grade crossing for more than 10 minutes, with exceptions for causes such as a casualty or serious injury, an accident, or a track obstruction.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

3

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Full history

  1. Feb 2, 2026

    In committee

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

    U.S. House

  2. Feb 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

  3. Feb 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

  4. Feb 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

  5. Dec 17, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

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  1. Dec 17, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Dec 17, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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