HR 8615
117th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Transportation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Railroads
To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes.
Introduced: July 29, 2022
Introduced by:
Johnson, Dusty
Republican
· South Dakota
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 29, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Jul 29, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill limits 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.
The Department of Transportation may issue regulations to continue the preference waiver if necessary.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Committees of jurisdiction
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