HR 4756 119th Congress
Freights First Act
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsors
![Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]](https://bioguide.congress.gov/bioguide/photo/B/B001316.jpg)
Summary
Freights First Act
This bill eliminates Amtrak's preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard. Currently, Amtrak's priority status does not apply if there is an emergency.
Actions
2025-07-26T00:00:00
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
2025-07-25T00:00:00
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2025-07-25T00:00:00
Introduced in House
2025-07-25T00:00:00
Introduced in House
Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works
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