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HR 3893 118th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Transportation National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Railroads

Freights First Act

Introduced: June 7, 2023 Introduced by: Burlison, Eric Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jun 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. 

What's happening now June 8, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 7
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Donalds, Byron
Florida · Oct 19, 2023
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Jun 12, 2023
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Jun 12, 2023
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Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Jun 7, 2023
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Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · Jun 7, 2023
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Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Jun 7, 2023
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jun 7, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3893: Freights First Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3893/
MLA
"H.R. 3893: Freights First Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3893/.
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H.R. 3893, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3893/.
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[H.R. 3893: Freights First Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3893/)
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