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
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Committees of jurisdiction
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