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HR 4756In committeeTransportationhouse
Freights First Act
Introduced Jul 25, 2025 by Rep. Eric Burlison
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Latest action · Jul 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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