HR 4756 ยท Freights First Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2025
- Latest action
- Jul 26, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Eric Burlison [R-MO-7]
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Cosponsors
- 2
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.
Recent actions
- Jul 26, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Jul 25, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Jul 25, 2025 Introduced in House
- Jul 25, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.