On the recordMarch 4, 2015
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. QUIET ZONE REPORT. Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall transmit to Congress a report evaluating the rule issued by the Federal Railroad Administration on the use of locomotive horn at rail crossings. Such report shall-- (1) evaluate the effectiveness of the rule in reducing accidents and fatalities at rail crossings; (2) evaluate the effectiveness of the rule in establishing quiet zones; (3) identify any barriers to the establishment of quiet zones; and (4) estimate the costs associated with their establishment. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 134, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Perlmutter) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado.
