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H.R. 4756 119th Congress House

Freights First Act

Official title: 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 25, 2025 Introduced by: Eric Burlison Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works
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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
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

 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.

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Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Jul 25, 2025
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jul 25, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4756: Freights First Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4756/
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"H.R. 4756: Freights First Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4756/.
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H.R. 4756, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-4756/.
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