HR 4756
Freights First Act
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.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rep. Eric Burlison [R-MO-7]
- Cosponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Introduced
- 2025-07-25
- Latest action
- 2025-07-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-07-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 2025-07-25: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2025-07-25: Introduced in House
- 2025-07-25: Introduced in House