Political Quotes

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 503. STATE ACTION PLANS. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall require-- (1) each State, other than those States identified pursuant to section 202 of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (49 U.S.C. 22501 note), to develop and implement, not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, a State grade crossing action plan; and (2) each State that was identified pursuant to section 202 of such Act to update its plan and submit to the Secretary, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, a report describing what the State did to implement the plan. (b) Contents.--Each plan required under subsection (a) shall-- (1) identify specific solutions for improving safety at crossings, including highway-rail grade crossing closures or grade separations; and (2) focus on crossings that have experienced recent grade crossing accidents or multiple accidents, or are at high risk for accidents. (c) Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide assistance to the States in developing and carrying out, as appropriate, the plan required under subsection (a). (d) Conditions.--The Secretary may condition the awarding of any grants under section 103 of this Act to a State on the development of such State's grade crossing action plan.…”