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HR6790Referred to Committee

D-BLOC Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-17
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘ
Type

Sponsor

Sylvia R. Garcia
Sylvia R. Garcia
Democrat · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (578 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • LGBTQ+$2,000k

Full profile: /officials/G000587

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-1)Original· 2025-12-17
  • Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY-26)Original· 2025-12-17

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

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

2026-02-02

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The D-BLOC Act addresses railroad safety and infrastructure issues, likely focusing on how trains transport hazardous materials or how rail systems are maintained and regulated. The bill would affect railroad companies, workers in the transportation industry, and communities near rail lines that handle dangerous cargo. By being referred to the subcommittee on railroads and hazardous materials, the legislation appears designed to improve safety standards or oversight in these areas.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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